3 Articles by Kevin F Boehnke
Medical Cannabis in the United States: Comparing 2017 and 2024 State Qualifying Conditions to the 2017 National Academies of Sciences Report.
Mayo Clinic proceedings. Innovations, quality & outcomes – April 01, 2025
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In 2024, nearly all states listed qualifying conditions for medical cannabis, with a significant increase in those citing substantial evidence since 2017. However, only a small fraction of these conditions are backed by strong research. This gap reveals a need for more robust evidence to support state-level medical cannabis recommendations.
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To compare the 2017 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine cannabis report to state medical cannabis (MC) laws defining approved...
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Perceived Impact of Psychedelics on Sexual, Gender, and Intimate Relationship Dynamics: A Mixed-Methods Investigation.
Journal of sex research – March 28, 2025
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Psychedelics have been reported to positively influence sexuality and intimate relationships, with 70% of users noting beneficial effects. Many experienced enhanced attraction and relationship quality, while some reported shifts in gender identity and sexual orientation. These substances appear to promote self-acceptance and deeper connections.
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Systematic research on the impact of psychedelic use on sexuality and intimacy remains limited. This study investigated reported effects of psyched...
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Preliminary safety and effectiveness of psilocybin-assisted therapy in adults with fibromyalgia: an open-label pilot clinical trial.
Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) – January 01, 2025
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In a groundbreaking pilot clinical trial, psilocybin-assisted therapy showed promising results for adults with fibromyalgia, a condition marked by widespread pain and cognitive challenges. Participants experienced significant reductions in pain severity, interference, and sleep disturbances after treatment. The therapy was well-tolerated, paving the way for future studies.
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is the prototypical nociplastic pain condition, characterized by widespread pain and issues with cognition, mood, and sleep. Curr...