The Use of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Headache.

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Title:	The Use of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Headache.
Authors:	Napchan, Uri, Buse, Dawn C., Loder, Elizabeth W.
Source:	Headache: The Journal of Head & Face Pain. Mar2011, Vol. 51 Issue 3, p502-505. 4p. 1 Chart.
Subjects:	Medical marijuana, Headache
Abstract:	The article focuses on several studies about the use of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids for the treatment of headache. A study published in the 2009 issue of "Headache" found that cluster headache attacks are responsive to recreational cannabis and dronabinol. One study published in a 1999 issue of "Forsch Komplementarmed" showed the successful use of cannabis products for the treatment of a multitude of various illnesses and symptoms. Another study published in a 2007 issue of "Brain" dealt with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome.
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	The article focuses on several studies about the use of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids for the treatment of headache. A study published in the 2009 issue of "Headache" found that cluster headache attacks are responsive to recreational cannabis and dronabinol. One study published in a 1999 issue of "Forsch Komplementarmed" showed the successful use of cannabis products for the treatment of a multitude of various illnesses and symptoms. Another study published in a 2007 issue of "Brain" dealt with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome.
ISSN:	00178748
DOI:	10.1111/j.1526-4610.2011.01848.x