pain – Marijuana Impact Group https://themig.org Marijuana Impact Group Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:54:38 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://themig.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo_reduced-150x150.png pain – Marijuana Impact Group https://themig.org 32 32 Daily Marijuana Use May Increase Pain Sensitivity https://themig.org/daily-use-may-increase-pain-sensitivity/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:40:02 +0000 https://www.thenmi.org/?p=7253 Pain is one of the leading causes people cite for their use of marijuana as a therapeutic agent. However, a recent study suggests that daily use of marijuana may increase sensitivity to pain. Similar findings were noted for people who smoke only tobacco. The group showing the greatest sensitivity to pain was for those who consume both marijuana and tobacco when compared to non-users of either product.

Researchers (Zhang, J et.al.) found that the control group of non-users had a pain tolerance that was four times that of the marijuana and tobacco group. When compared to the marijuana only and tobacco only groups, the control group’s pain tolerance was twice that of these individual groups. Tolerance was measured using a “cold pressor test” (CPT) where a subject places a hand or foot into near freezing water and then timed on how long they can keep it there. The average time for the control group was 105 seconds, marijuana / tobacco = 26 seconds, marijuana only = 46 seconds and tobacco only = 45 seconds. 

The authors cited previous research findings that supports the position that marijuana use adversely effects pain tolerance. While this was a small-scale study of only 112 individuals, it stresses the need for more research to fully understand the association between pain management and using marijuana as a therapeutic agent.  

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]]> The Medical Marijuana Card: Is it the answer for pain or first domino toward addiction? https://themig.org/the-medical-marijuana-card-is-it-the-answer-for-pain-or-first-domino-toward-addiction/ Sat, 19 Mar 2022 18:09:26 +0000 https://www.thenmi.org/?p=6881 Pain and anxiety are among the leading reasons why many people seek a Medical Marijuana Card. But is it effective? A new study released in JAMA (03-18-22), by authors Gilman, J. (et.al), suggests getting a medical marijuana card is potentially a faster track to developing a Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). The authors observed that card holders experienced no significant improvement as to their level of pain, anxiety, or depressive symptoms. Individuals in the study groups were allowed to choose what marijuana-based products to consume, the potency levels and frequency of use. At the end of the study, many participants displayed a higher incidence and severity of a CUDs. 

This study underscores the need for more valid clinical research into marijuana’s benefits and risks when used as a therapeutic agent.

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