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Trump Administration Eases Federal Restrictions on Medical Marijuana Amid Widespread Use for Pain Management
President Trump has recently eased restrictions on medical marijuana, which millions of Americans use to treat chronic pain and other conditions. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a limited number of cannabis-based drugs for specific ailments. Experts note potential benefits for pain management despite limited evidence beyond approved uses.
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President Trump recently loosened restrictions on medical marijuana, a move that comes as millions of Americans are using the substance to treat chronic pain and other conditions. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a handful of drugs that contain cannabis, cannabis components or similar synthetic products.
These approved drugs are prescribed to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea, a wasting syndrome related to AIDS and a type of seizure.
Beyond those applications, about 53 percent of people who say they use cannabis for health reasons do so to relieve pain. Most states allow medical marijuana use for pain relief. Doctors whose chronic pain patients use cannabis report that although it only moderately dampens pain, it appears to help people cope.
Dr. At the same time, experts noted it may reinforce misconceptions about the drug's safety and utility.
Evidence remains strongest for cannabis in pain relief, according to the reporting. Doctors observe improvements in mood, sleep and overall quality of life among users, even if pain intensity sees only moderate reduction.
