Knowra Medical cannabis Medical cannabis Medical cannabis is cannabis or cannabis-derived products used to treat or relieve symptoms of medical conditions. Its effects depend on cannabinoid composition, dose, route, and the condition being treated.
Cannabinoids for chronic pain : The use of cannabis-derived compounds to reduce persistent pain. Chronic pain is a common reason for medical cannabis use, but trial results vary.
Endocannabinoid system : A signaling system of receptors, endogenous molecules, and enzymes that regulates functions including pain, appetite, and memory. Cannabis compounds alter signaling through this system and related pathways.
Recreational cannabis : Cannabis used primarily for nonmedical effects, including intoxication or enjoyment. The intended purpose differs, although the same products and risks may overlap.
Cannabis use disorder : A pattern of cannabis use that causes clinically significant impairment or distress. Continued use can lead to dependence even when cannabis began as symptom treatment.
Evidence-based medicine : Clinical decision-making that integrates research evidence, professional expertise, and patient circumstances. Medical cannabis decisions require separating reliable clinical evidence from anecdote and marketing.
Cannabinoids for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting : The use of cannabinoid medicines to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment. Certain cannabinoid medicines can help when standard antiemetics are insufficient.
Tetrahydrocannabinol : The main intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis, commonly abbreviated THC. THC contributes to analgesic and antiemetic effects as well as intoxication.
Cannabinoid medicines : Medicinal products containing cannabinoids or compounds that act on cannabinoid pathways. Standardized medicines are distinct from the broad range of cannabis products used medically.
Cannabis and psychosis : The association between cannabis exposure and psychotic symptoms or disorders. THC exposure can worsen psychotic symptoms or increase risk in susceptible people.
Randomized controlled trial : A study that assigns participants by chance to compare an intervention with a control. Few conditions have strong trial evidence across the range of cannabis products and doses.
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