Medicinal cannabis linked to long-term benefits in health-related quality of life

Medical Xpress / Public Library of Science / PLOS One ^ | April 2, 2025 | Tait M-A, et al

[GSWarrior]

I’m currently undergoing chemotherapy for AML Sometimes I get little headaches after an infusion. I rub CBD Sports cream on my head which brings relief from the headaches.

I also have some Gummies that have a THC content that I use occasionally at night. They make me a little sleepy.

I’d much rather use cannabis products instead of prescribed medication if it’s possible.

[ConservativeMind]

Another study that instead says just smelling terpenes of weed helps with pain:

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-cannabis-terpenes-shown-pain.html

[Texan]

I ordered some THC gummies for my 86 yr old husband on hospice with multiple medical conditions including Alzheimer’s. I wanted them mainly to help him sleep through the night. I decided to take one first to see what it felt like. Oh my goodness, I don’t think I could have passed a drunk driving test. A very weird, unpleasant feeling. Decided not to give any to my husband.

[Magic Fingers]

“I’d much rather use cannabis products instead of prescribed medication if it’s possible.”

I suspect that’s going to make FR’s drug warriors very upset. They’re dead set against big pharma, but on the other hand it seems they’d prefer you to be nuked to the gills on prescription meds than start up with all that talk about cannabis.

[roving]

My daughter has been able to kick alcohol and hard drugs, but cannot kick marijuana. She said, Don’t believe the lies. It is addictive.

[Qwapisking]

second that emotion. quit LONG LONG ago that morning when I realized WHY it was called “dope”. never touched it again.

[Does so]

When i see an aura forming, I pop a single Tylenol. In ten minutes, it’s gone for days.

Sunglasses have helped reduce auras, and use only single filament light bulbs.

[Candor7]

The side effects are a lack of mental clarity, neurosis, premature aging, hair turning white and obesity from a stimulated appetite.

It works to stem the rage of the radical left, who sell it and make millions...

Burn one down for Bernie Sanders !

https://youtu.be/QzmVSGFW5HY

[fr_freak]

My daughter has been able to kick alcohol and hard drugs, but cannot kick marijuana. She said, Don’t believe the lies. It is addictive.

Far be it for me to disparage the undoubtedly unassailable scientific medical opinion of someone who was addicted to both alcohol and hard drugs, but your daughter might be just making excuses for why she refuses to give up that last bad habit.

[fr_freak]

I don’t see how this could be true after watching the Geezer Boomers doing their “Don’t Touch Me” love fest and line dance for the last week on the boob tube. Those potheads were pretty pissed off. And then they had their Tesla hate fest.

I bet you that 99% of hippies from the 60s and beyond drank alcohol, but for some reason Boomers never cite alcohol as the reason for hippy retardation.

[Fresh Wind]

From my personal experience with chronic lower back pain, I found that pot use increased my awareness of the pain instead of reducing it. While pot use may help some people, it most certainly didn’t help me.

[Uncle Miltie]

They felt better being unemployable.

[maddog55]

Cannabis taken regularly if anything can lead to several side effects, including cognitive impairment, increased anxiety or depression, and potential addiction. Long-term users may also experience memory issues and decreased motivation.

So I’m not buying this report.

[trebb]

Don’t bogart that gummie!

[DCPatriot]

Stop being obtuse...nobody is talking about "smoking" it.

[DCPatriot]

It is NOT physically addictive. Psychologically, perhaps, but not physically.

When it's in the house, I use it. When not...don't miss it.

It's been almost a year now and don't even think about it.

[montag813]

CBT or THC?

[montag813]

Gummies hit much harder. Need very small dose ones, or drops for portion control.

[Vaduz]

When my doctor gives me a shot he gives himself a shot too.
Rodney Dangerfield

Sounds like the same type of doctor it cures everything known to man kind.

[RideForever]

First off, there are three primary ‘strain families’ of cannabis; one is a stimulant, another a depressant, and a third is medicinal CBD. I have no idea what family ‘prescription’ the pharmaceutical THC belongs to. And any story that doesn’t include this info is just plain junk.