Is marijuana getting too high on its own promises?
New research published Monday adds to the evidence that medical cannabis benefits for chronic pain are often overstated.
The scientific review comes as Americans are increasingly turning to the plant to cope with chronic pain, sleep difficulties, anxiety and a wide range of other health concerns.
But while nearly 9 in 10 adults support the use of cannabis-based medicines, the latest research suggests they offer no more than a placebo effect.
A review of 21 clinical trials involving over 2,100 adults compared the effects of medicinal weed products and placebos on chronic nerve pain.
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