New research released from the University of Colorado Boulder indicates that cannabis may alleviate “chemo brain.” This groundbreaking study is among the first to assess how cannabis bought over the counter at dispensaries— rather than government-supplied or synthetic cannabis — impacts cancer symptoms or chemotherapy side- effects.
After two weeks of sustained cannabis use, patients reported improvements in pain, sleep quality, and cognitive function.
“We thought we might see some problems with cognitive function,” said Bryan, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at CU Boulder, noting that both cannabis and chemotherapy have been previously associated with impaired thinking. “But people actually felt like they were thinking more clearly.”
The more people’s pain subsided, the more their cognition seemed to improve. Those who ingested more CBD, a known anti-inflammatory, reported bigger improvements in sleep quality and pain intensity.
Further research is needed, but Cannabis continues to provide a promising alternative to opioid treatment.
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