Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Canadian Veterans experiencing chronic pain report concerns about accessing accurate information on the risks associated with medical cannabis (MC) use. The …

Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study

Abstract: Background: Canadian Veterans experiencing chronic pain report concerns about accessing accurate information on the risks associated with medical cannabis (MC) use. The …

Increasing risk of cannabis use disorder among U.S. Veterans with chronic pain: 2005-2019

Abstract: Aim: Medical cannabis use is legal in most U.S. states for chronic pain. Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) patients are disproportionately affected by such pain and …

VA Providers' Perceptions of Cannabis Use Policies in a Legalized and Nonlegalized State

Abstract: Background: Providers in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system are caught between two opposing sets of laws regarding cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) use by their …

Medical cannabis use among Canadian veterans and non-veterans: a national survey

Abstract: Background: Medical cannabis (MC) is used by Canadian Veterans to manage a wide range of health issues. However, there is little information comparing the reasons for MC …

Medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic non-cancer and cancer related pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials

Abstract:Objective: To determine the benefits and harms of medical cannabis and cannabinoids for chronic pain. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources: MEDLINE, …

Perceptions and Use of Alcohol and Medical Cannabis among Canadian Military Veterans Living with PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric diagnosis among Canadian military veterans, and alcohol and medical cannabis are commonly used by this group …

New frontiers in treating chronic insomnia in Canadian Veterans with PTSD: retrospective analysis reveals an innovative role for medical cannabis in optimizing sleep/wake health

Abstract: There is a bi-directional relationship between sleep and psychological and physical disorders. Chronic insomnia is primarily the result of autonomic nervous system (ANS) …