American Medical Association Cannabis Study Finds Significant & Sustained Health Benefits
A new study published by the American Medical Association (AMA) sheds light on how CBD and medical cannabis can positively impact various aspects of your well-being.
The researchers undertook a retrospective case series study at a network of specialist medical clinics (Emerald Clinics) located across Australia, where researchers set out to investigate the potential association between medical cannabis treatment, including CBD, and improvements in health-related quality of life. The study involved a diverse group of 3,148 patients seeking medical cannabis treatment for various conditions between December 2018 and May 2022.
The Findings:
Researchers found that when patients began their medical cannabis treatment journey, they experienced significant improvements in all eight areas assessed by the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). This survey is a well-respected tool used to evaluate how health impacts our daily lives. What’s more, these improvements were not temporary but lasted over time, suggesting the long-term potential of medical cannabis treatment, including CBD.
The SF-36 covers measures various health aspects, such as physical abilities, pain levels, mental well-being, social interactions, energy levels, and overall perception of health. In the AMA study, patients reported significant progress in their physical abilities, regaining functions that were previously limited by health issues. They also experienced reduced pain, improved mental well-being, better social connections, increased energy levels, and a more positive outlook on their overall health.
Why This Matters to You:
The AMA study found that medical cannabis treatment, including the beneficial effects of CBD, holds promise for enhancing your quality of life and improving your ability to tackle daily activities. This becomes particularly relevant if you’re dealing with chronic pain, cancer-related pain, insomnia, or anxiety—conditions that were most commonly treated in our study.
It’s important to note that this study employed rigorous statistical methods to ensure the reliability of the observed improvements. The researchers took into account various factors that could influence the results. The effect sizes, which measure the magnitude of improvement, ranged from moderate to small-moderate, indicating meaningful progress.
While this study highlights the positive effects of medical cannabis treatment, we want to emphasize the importance of your safety throughout the prescribing process. The AMA study documented a total of 2,919 adverse events during the study, with the majority being mild to moderate in nature. These events included temporary side effects such as sedation, dry mouth, lethargy, dizziness, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Although rare, researchers did encounter two serious adverse events, including one case of hallucination. This serves as a reminder that healthcare providers and patients need to exercise caution and closely monitor medical cannabis intake.
This study presents exciting evidence supporting the potential of medical cannabis, particularly CBD, to enhance your quality of life. The sustained improvements across various domains of the SF-36 questionnaire underscore the significant impact medical cannabis treatment can have on your daily functioning, pain management, mental well-being, and overall perception of health. However, it is crucial that further high-quality trials be conducted to solidify the evidence base and ensure the safe and effective use of medical cannabis.
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