Cannabis Products Used Differ for Cancer, Noncancer Patients
Cancer patients more likely to use sublingual tincture form; noncancer patients often use vaporization form
Cancer patients more likely to use sublingual tincture form; noncancer patients often use vaporization form
The FDA still considers marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.”
Clinically relevant psychotropic side effects plus ineffectiveness halted study.
Smoking pot decreased the likelihood of the malignancy by 45%, whereas smoking tobacco only increased the likelihood by 52%.
Medical marijuana may be beneficial for nausea and vomiting, pain and weight loss, but more research is needed to determine potential harms.
Illinois became the 20th state to legalize the use of marijuana for specific medical indications.