Mass. Dept. of Health Drafts Details on Medicinal Marijuana Use, Availability
... availability Matt Simon, legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project, said people should use the comment period to address concerns they have with the regulations. “They [DPH officials] released a public comment [period] on any issues people can raise… Continue reading
Ky. Congressman Fears Impact of Generic Oxy
... congressman fears impact of generic oxy Some doctors who treat patients for chronic pain are of the opinion that restricting generic painkillers is not the answer to the addiction issue. They have added their voices to the debate as… Continue reading
Chronic Pain Ranks Well Below Drug Addiction as a Major Health Problem in New …
Chronic pain ranks well below drug addiction as a major health problem in new … The number of unintentional overdose deaths from prescription pain relievers has quadrupled since 1999, outnumbering those from heroin and cocaine combined. As drug addiction becomes… Continue reading
Marijuana: The Best, Safest Painkiller
... The Best, Safest Painkiller I have compared marijuana to an extensive list of medications and it is more effective as a painkiller than all but the strongest painkillers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine, which are highly addictive and… Continue reading
Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced: 'The Current System Is Broken'
... Legalization Bill Introduced: 'The Current System Is Broken' … accepted medical use, putting it in the same group as heroin and PCP, research has shown that it is a highly effective treatment for nausea, chronic pain and insomnia and… Continue reading
What Are the Short-Term Effects of Marijuana Usage on the Brain?
... Drinks' Health Hazards For Adolescents Doctors should become aware of the signs and symptoms of energy drink consumption. The authors … The majority of hospital visits were by teenagers and young adults, said the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental… Continue reading