According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, as of June, a total of 29 states (plus DC) have authorized medical marijuana (NCSL). This means there is hope for millions of people who have been living with chronic pain for a long time.
1. Studies’ Results
Inhaling marijuana has been demonstrated in several studies to alleviate chronic nerve pain. One study found that patients who inhaled marijuana vapor three times daily experienced a small decrease in pain symptoms.
The results of this trial showed that the pain alleviation was only slightly better than the placebo group, and that some people even reported side effects such as dry eyes, numbness, and cough.
Medical marijuana comes in a variety of forms, including pills and oils. Doctors give the medication to people with cancer (to help with nausea), anxiety, insomnia, arthritis, migraines, inflammation, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and other conditions.
