Cannabis Withdrawal Treatment: Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Small Trial
An experimental drug combining nabilone and gabapentin reduced the severity and bothersomeness of cannabis withdrawal symptoms in a small randomized, placebo-controlled trial involving adults with moderate-to-severe cannabis use disorder. The results offer an early signal of potential benefit, but with only 14 participants, a short study period and financial ties to the drug’s developer, much […]
Cannabis Has ‘Therapeutic Promise’ For People With Restless Leg Syndrome, Scientific Review Concludes
Cannabis and its components appear to play a role in alleviating the symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS), according to a new scientific review. RLS is a neurological disorder that involves an urge to move the legs and that sometimes involves sensations like tingling or aching. “Cannabinoids—particularly CBD—may hold therapeutic promise in RLS through multi-system […]