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Cannabis found to alleviate chronic pain- but may be dose dependent

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Dr. Mark Ware of McGill University reported in the Journal of the Canadian Medical Association reported results (small study, 23 patients)  that demonstrated reduced chronic neuropathic pain for those with damaged nerves. These patients suffered from pain caused by injuries to the nervous system from post-traumatic (e.g. traffic accidents) or post-surgical (e.g. cut nerves) events.  Their pain has not been controllable via standard therapies.  Four different potencies of cannabis (2.5%, 6%, and 9.4% of tetrahydrocannabinol- the active ingredient in cannabis, as well as a placebo – 0% active ingredient) were among the study parameters.

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