Medical cannabis and cognitive performance in middle to old adults treated for chronic pain.
Sharon R SznitmanSimon VulfsonsDavid MeiriGalit WeinsteinPublished in: Drug and alcohol review (2020)
These results suggest that use of whole plant MC does not have a widespread impact on cognition in older chronic pain patients. Considering the increasing use of MC in older populations, this study could be a first step towards a better risk-benefit assessment of MC treatment in this population. Future studies are urgently needed to further clarify the implications of late-life cannabis use for brain health.
Keyphrases
- chronic pain
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- pain management
- ejection fraction
- physical activity
- white matter
- middle aged
- public health
- community dwelling
- chronic kidney disease
- mental health
- peritoneal dialysis
- health information
- multiple sclerosis
- resting state
- brain injury
- case control
- health promotion
- plant growth