FDA Says No to Regulating CBD Products as Supplements
How to regulate CBD supplements has become a pressing public health concern as the popularity of CBD supplements has exploded in the United States
How to regulate CBD supplements has become a pressing public health concern as the popularity of CBD supplements has exploded in the United States
Universal screening for cannabinoids recommended before surgery; elective surgery should be postponed in some cases
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.