Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis for Migraines: Barriers and Preparedness.

The article focuses on the use of medicinal cannabis for managing migraine disorders, highlighting its potential therapeutic benefits and associated risks. Migraines, which disproportionately affect women and people of color, present significant challenges due to barriers in diagnosis and treatment,...

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Publicado en:Health & Social Work Vol. 51; no. 3; pp. 243 - 247
Autor principal: Ghelani, Amar
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Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Aug2026
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