Monthly Archives: September 2021

Ask Dr. Leigh: How does cannabis treat pain?

Q: How does cannabis work to treat pain? A: This is a good question because chronic pain tops the list of reasons that people seek out medical cannabis for relief. According to a recent study, 62% of people using medical cannabis do so for pain relief. Additionally, a CDC report indicated it is estimated that 1 in 5 US adults…

Ask Dr. Leigh: Why does cannabis make me nauseous?

Q: Why does cannabis make me nauseous? A: If consuming cannabis makes you feel like vomiting, you may have something called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a condition caused by chronic daily cannabis use, and is characterized by symptoms of cyclical nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain with cramping.  Oddly, the symptoms are relieved by…