Research is growing around how certain substances such as psychedelics and cannabis can aid in treating pain, anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, migraines and other medical conditions. Medical cannabis can also be beneficial in symptom management for cancer patients, according to recent research. For instance, certain compounds in the cannabis plant hold […]
California State University Shelley Institute for Palliative Care
As more states legalize medical marijuana, hospice and palliative care providers are working to navigate the complex regulatory structure around a substance that remains illegal at the federal level. Even though a hospice is unlikely to prescribe medical cannabis, many patients have access to the drug from other sources. Providers are seeking more education and […]