Cannabis used in pain tests (From Oxford Mail)
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Cannabis used in pain tests
11:20am Saturday 22nd December 2012 in News
The ability of cannabis to relieve pain differs greatly between people, Oxford University research suggests.
Researchers gave a pill including a cannabis compound and then applied a cream to their skin which causes a burning feeling.
The 12 participants then underwent an MRI scan to see how they responded.
Lead researcher Dr Michael Lee said: “Cannabis does not seem to act like conventional pain medicine. Some people respond really well, others not at all, or even poorly.”
Comments(3)
gymrat34
says...
4:30pm Sat 22 Dec 12
oafie wrote:This is obvious as everyone has different tolerances to pain, students at Oxford University probably just wanted an excuse to use the substance.
This is really nothing new.
gymrat34
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4:31pm Sat 22 Dec 12
oafie says...
3:45pm Sat 22 Dec 12