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Cannabis appears mostly safe for treating chronic pain

Cannabis Appears to Be Safe for Chronic Pain Patients

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Drug modestly reduces patients' pain scores
Cannabidiol from marijuana might help prevent epilepsy seizures

Cannabidiol May Help in the Treatment of Epilepsy

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However, research is hindered by laws that limit access to marijuana
Many adolescents with chronic diseases such as asthma and juvenile arthritis have consumed alcohol or smoked marijuana in the last year

Many Teens With Chronic Illnesses Use Alcohol, Marijuana

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Four out of 10 high school students with medical conditions used one or both in past year
The potential effect of cannabis on brain structure remains a subject of intense scientific scrutiny

Mixed Results for Cannabis Effect on Developing Brain

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One of two new studies suggests cannabis use in teen years might be more harmful for males
A small trial shows a dose-dependent reduction in peripheral neuropathic pain in patients with diabetes

Cannabis Alleviates Peripheral Neuropathic Pain in Diabetes

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Dose-dependent reduction in pain with inhaled cannabis in trial of 16 patients
Drinking alcohol appears to negatively affect driving skills to a greater extent than smoking cannabis

Alcohol Use Appears to Impair Driving More Than Cannabis Use

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And combination of the two increases risks but effect isn't doubled
Most edible cannabis products sampled in three major U.S. cities are mislabeled

Edible Cannabis Products Often Mislabeled

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Sixty percent contained less active ingredient than label said, while 23 percent had more
Medical marijuana may be useful in treating chronic pain and spasticity

Moderate-Quality Evidence for Marijuana Rx for Pain, Spasticity

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Review of 79 studies indicates only low-quality evidence for other conditions
Doctors should discourage women from using marijuana during pregnancy and breastfeeding

ACOG: Doctors Should Urge Against Prenatal Marijuana Use

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Recommendation notes evidence has shown it can affect infant brain development
A potentially hazardous form of marijuana use called "dabbing" is growing in popularity across the United States

Risky Pot ‘Dabbing’ Method Growing in Popularity

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Fires and even explosions have been linked to this practice, experts say