Unlocking the Highs and Lows of Medical Cannabis
A New Perspective on Symptom Relief
A recent article published in Frontiers in Pharmacology by researchers from the University of New Mexico has shed light on the intricate balance between the benefits and potential drawbacks of using medical cannabis for symptom relief.
This comprehensive study, encompassing around 2000 individuals, delved into the world of medical cannabis usage sessions to uncover the nuanced interplay between the famed cannabis-induced ‘high’ and potential negative side effects.
Lead by Jacob Vigil, an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of New Mexico, the study embarked on a mission to redefine the concept of the cannabis-induced ‘high’ within a medical context. Vigil, the senior author of the paper, expressed that while the notion of feeling ‘high’ has been rather elusive within scientific literature, it is commonly associated with a blend of euphoria and impairment.
He elaborated, “Feeling ‘high’ lacks a precise scientific definition, but it’s generally linked to both a sense of euphoria and impairment… Ordinarily, achieving a ‘high’ is seen as the primary aim of recreational use, potentially limiting cannabis’ scope for therapeutic use. However, our research aims to challenge this assumption, indicating that the experience of being ‘high’ might…
