Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana may be prescribed for a variety of conditions. Understand the evidence, why it may work, and how to use it safely, effectively, and legally.

Medicinal Marijuana

Can Marijuana Help My Cancer Treatment Side Effects?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Marijuana as a Sleep Aid for Insomnia and Nightmares

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

CBD Oil for Lupus: Is it Safe? Effective? Legal?

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

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Can Medical Marijuana Help Your Celiac Disease?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

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Cannabis: History, Types, Uses, Forms, Risks, Legality

By Angelica Bottaro

Medicare and Marijuana

Does Medicare Cover Marijuana and Its Derivatives?

By Tanya Feke, MD

Cannabinoids: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions

Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc

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What Is the Endocannabinoid System?

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

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Why Health Insurance Won't Pay for Medical Marijuana

Fact checked by James Lacy

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Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

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Different Conditions Medical Marijuana Can Treat

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH

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The Legality of Using Medical Marijuana for Pain Relief

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

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The Benefits of Medical Marijuana for HIV

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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Medical Marijuana for Fibromyalgia

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

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Medical Marijuana for Back Pain

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH

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Medical Marijuana and Arthritis

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

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Is Marinol a Good Alternative to Medicinal Marijuana?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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How Medical Marijuana Treats Glaucoma

Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD

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Different Ways Marijuana Is Used

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

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Is Weed Really a Gateway Drug?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

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The Difference Between Cannabis Indica vs. Sativa

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

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Marinol or Marijuana for Medicinal Use

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

Vaporizers Are Not A Safe Way To Smoke Marijuana

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD

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Substitutes for Smoking Medical Marijuana

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH