Pain Medicine

Survey shows physicians and consumers approve of medicinal marijuana use

Published in AIDS Weekly, July 11th, 2005

A new national survey of physicians and members of the general public shows that a clear majority approves of using marijuana for medicinal purposes to relieve chronic fatigue and pain.

The national Web survey was conducted by HCD Research and the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion (MCIPO) as part of their continuing investigation of the social, political and economic issues confronting the U.S. health care system.

The study conducted among 911 physicians and 1,192 members of the general public indicates that both groups share parallel views on this issue.

Among the findings:

-The majority of...

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Source: AIDS Weekly (2005-07-11)

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