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Medicinal marijuana: a comprehensive review

R J Gurley1, R Aranow, M Katz

  • 1San Francisco Department of Public Health, CA 94102, USA.

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
|August 6, 1998
PubMed
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While some evidence supports marijuana

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Therapeutics
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Limited formal education exists for healthcare practitioners regarding marijuana's therapeutic applications.
  • Significant controversy surrounds the medicinal use of marijuana.
  • A comprehensive review of existing data is needed to inform clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive literature review on the therapeutic uses of marijuana.
  • To evaluate the quality of existing scientific data on marijuana.
  • To provide guidance for healthcare providers on the use of marijuana in patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search using MEDLINE, textbooks, and review articles.
  • Inclusion of sources based primarily on data quality.
  • Synthesis of findings regarding marijuana's efficacy and safety.

Main Results:

  • The overall quality of the scientific literature on marijuana is poor.
  • Some data suggests potential benefits of marijuana for alleviating suffering in serious illnesses.
  • Understanding marijuana's pharmacology, adverse effects, and interactions is crucial for safe patient management.

Conclusions:

  • Marijuana and its components may offer therapeutic benefits for certain conditions.
  • Healthcare providers must possess thorough knowledge to minimize risks associated with medicinal marijuana.
  • The potential benefits of medicinal marijuana must be carefully weighed against risks, especially for chronic conditions.

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