Posted on 06/23/2015 10:19:23 AM PDT by LRoggy
CHICAGO (AP) -- Medical marijuana has not been proven to work for many illnesses that state laws have approved it for, according to the first comprehensive analysis of research on its potential benefits.
The strongest evidence is for chronic pain and for muscle stiffness in multiple sclerosis, according to the review, which evaluated 79 studies involving more than 6,000 patients. Evidence was weak for many other conditions, including anxiety, sleep disorders, and Tourette's syndrome and the authors recommend more research.
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Who gives a rip? Freedom is what this is about as far as I am concerned. Trans fat, alcohol, tobacco, guns, weed, etc. should be left to the individual. If this medical weed approach can get the camels nose into the tent then I support it.
It sure cures what ails me. That would be insanity. lol
I prefer grandma's cure....blackberry brandy. Enough of the cheap stuff, and you won't wake up until you're well!
No, it means "more than N% (typically 5%) likely to have come about by chance." Pot shouldn't be anyone's first choice - but it should be an option.
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