Groundbreaking Medical Marijuana Study at America's First Hospice
Easing pain and improving quality of life for end of life patients — the focus of a groundbreaking medical marijuana study.
The first of its kind in New England.
The research will soon be underway at America’s first hospice, The Connecticut Hospice in Branford.
This is a federally approved medical marijuana study.
Governor Dannel Malloy and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, among those at a news conference, announcing the federally approved medical marijuana study.
The 66 hospice patients, who are yet to be enrolled, will help determine the benefits and safety of using medical marijuana for pain management.
Most require opioids and because their conditions worsen, they generally see an increase, not a decrease, when it comes to the addictive painkillers.
Connecticut Hospice is looking to help set a new standard.
Dr. Wen-Jen Hwu, Professor of Medical Oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Chair of The Connecticut Hospice Professional...
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