CBD or THC: Sorting the Claimed Advantages by What Randomized Trials Have Shown
Comparisons of CBD vs THC benefits usually list adjectives rather than evidence, and the trial record divides the two compounds differently than the popular framing does. THC-containing products hold moderate-quality evidence for chronic pain and…
Relief Is Not the Same as Slowing a Disease: What Cannabis Trials Have Actually Measured
The trials on cannabis and disease progression answer a question patients ask constantly: will this change where my illness is heading, or only make it easier to live with? A three-year randomized trial in progressive multiple sclerosis found no effect…
A Physician’s Interpretation of a 2,500-Study Review
Medical cannabis evidence remains more limited than many patients expect. A large JAMA review of over 2,500 studies highlights where clinical support exists and where it does not. This analysis clarifies what current medical cannabis evidence can…
Former Rohnert Park Officer Seeks New Trial After Federal Conviction
This article covers a cannabis conviction review related to a former Rohnert Park officer seeking a new trial after a federal court conviction. The case highlights important legal and clinical implications. Clinicians and legal experts should monitor…