Australian research indicates that medical cannabis provides significant benefits for chronic health patients.
Since its prescription availability in 2016, these findings offer new hope. However, it's less effective in addressing sleep disturbances.
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Study Overview
The study, spearheaded by Margaret-Ann Tait from the University of Sydney, was published in the journal PLOS ONE.
- "Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis exhibited significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue within the first three months," stated the report. Additionally, there were positive changes in anxiety, depression, and pain levels.
- The study analyzed "survey …