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How to explain CBD vs. marijuana to patients

The Checkup by Singlecare

The United States Congress legalized CBD derived from hemp in 2018 when the Agricultural Improvement Act was signed into law, removing hemp from the Federal Controlled Substances Act. However, at the federal level, marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

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Hydrocodone acetaminophen alternatives: What can I take instead of hydrocodone acetaminophen?

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Today, it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for chronic musculoskeletal pain—like low back pain , neuropathic pain associated with diabetes mellitus , and fibromyalgia; it is used off-label for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

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Joint Basis for FDA/HHS Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation Unveiled

The FDA Law Blog

Houck — In August 2023 the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) reschedule marijuana from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. chemotherapy-induced), pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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What’s the Difference Between Codeine and Promethazine Cough Syrup?

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It is designated as a Schedule V controlled substance and can be habit-forming with long-term use. Tell your doctor if you have a medical problem such as low blood pressure, heart problems, Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency), seizures, or low white blood cell count (for example, after undergoing chemotherapy ).

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Tramadol (Ultram) alternatives: What can I take instead of tramadol?

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Tramadol has been available in the United States since 1995, but not until 2014 did it become a schedule IV controlled substance by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on data suggesting abuse potential similar to other schedule IV opioids available at that time. What can I take in place of tramadol?

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Marijuana: Top Ten Reasons for Descheduling, Rescheduling or Not

The FDA Law Blog

Today, experts generally agree that marijuana has currently accepted medical uses for several indications, including managing pain, spasms, and nausea in patients undergoing chemotherapy and stimulating appetite in patients with weight loss from AIDS.

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DEA Concurs: Marijuana Meets Schedule III Criteria

The FDA Law Blog

Houck — The Associated Press reported on Tuesday following confirmation by five anonymous individuals with knowledge that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) is moving to reschedule marijuana from schedule I to the less stringently controlled schedule III.