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Absolutely agree. According to other reliable studies the takeaways are the same. -
US Report on Health Effects of Marijuana
The US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have published a report on the health impacts of cannabis and cannabis-derived products (such as marijuana and active chemical compounds known as cannabinoids). This includes therapeutic benefits and risks.
Key takeaways:- There is substantial evidence that medical cannabis is a useful treatment for chronic pain in adults.
- There is emerging evidence that people living with chronic pain who are getting cannabis from dispensaries have greatly reduced opioid consumption.
Note that this is a US document, so please consider context.
What are your thoughts on the report?
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants’ pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN.
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