Medical Cannabis can help reduce hunger and improve recovery results

The new pilot study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University have examined how medically supervised the use of cannabis in a residential recovery can support people treating challenges related to the use of substances.

Participants said that marijuana helped them deal with pain, anxiety, depression and problems with symptoms that can complicate regeneration.

Our findings suggest that medical marijuana can play a significant role in reducing hunger and improve retention in recovery programs.

Participants clearly indicated the benefits of managing physical and mental challenges during recovery. ”

Dr. Zach Walsh, professor of psychology in UBC Okanagan and a co -chairman researcher

Users also reported reduced desires of opioids and other harmful substances, improvement of pain management and better quality of mental health and sleep.

However, according to research, the mark surrounding the use of marijuana remains a significant barrier.

Employee interviews revealed the need for increased education and better integration with the approach to the treatment of cannabis.

“Reducing the stigma through targeted education for the program staff is crucial,” says Dr. Floriann Fehr, jointly researcher and nursing professor at the Thompson Rivers University.

“Skepticism of staff often results from misunderstandings about cannabis as justified treatment, which emphasizes the clear opportunity to improve recovery support.”

The study, recently published in The, was conducted by scientists from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University.

This cooperation between institutions in Kelowna and Kamloops tried to better understand the experience of patients and staff with medically supervised use of cannabis in the support environment.

He examined the experience of patients and staff at the Maverick supporting Recovery, a residential recovery center inside BC.

Housing recovery centers provide structured, living environments in which people receive treatment and support to manage the disorders of the use of substances.

Although the results are promising, scientists emphasize the need for larger research to fully assess the benefits and risk of including medical marijuana into the recovery programs of the use of substances.

This study was financed by the Coalition of Research of the Interior Universities and the Ministry of Health BC. Dr. Fehr is to present the findings of the international council of the Congress Nurse in Helsinki in June this year.

TRU is also planning the Medical Forum of Indian and recovery on Saturday, April 26. The forum is open to public, health care workers and researchers interested in hemp and recovery solutions.