Cannabis (Marijuana) Is A Placebo

"If you’ve tried one of the various formulations of medical cannabis (marijuana) in hopes of easing your chronic pain, you’re far from alone. Treating pain is by far the most common reason offered by the many millions of Americans who use products that contain cannabinoids, the main active components in marijuana.

"However, there’s good evidence that a cannabis placebo — a substance designed to mimic the real thing in appearance, smell, taste, and feel — provides very similar pain relief as a cannabis-based product, according to a new review in JAMA Network Open. But why?"

Click on the link below for the latest research on the effects of this substance on pain. Interestingly, it also appears that "With the exception of opioids, most pain-relieving medications are barely better than a placebo":

Does Cannabis actually relieve pain?

Cannabis For Pain?

I have a chronic pain problem that is normally treated with high-dose steroids. I and my rheumatologist agree that, in at least my case, the cure would be worse than the disease. Since all conventional pain relievers are not doing much to help me, folks, even licensed medical providers, are suggesting that I try cannabidiol (CBD), which is a substance within Cannabis. I have decided against it after reading the article below:

CBD for chronic pain: The science doesn't match the marketing

A True Miracle Drug?

For decades, the political and legal establishments have suppressed growing evidence that cannabis (marijuana) has significant and wide application against many diseases.  Perhaps this one-hour documentary will prompt those in power who, for any reason, have not allowed appropriate research on cannabis and approval for its use as a legitimate form of medicine.

Dateline 5/2018: Growing Promise