Arthritis News

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis involve different mechanisms and respond differently to cannabis. This 2026 guide covers the endocannabinoid system in joint tissue, clinical evidence, drug interactions with methotrexate and JAK inhibitors, product recommendations by arthritis type, and how Minnesota patients can qualify for a medical card.

Adults 65 and older are the fastest-growing cannabis consumer segment. This guide covers how aging changes your cannabis experience, the strongest evidence for chronic pain, arthritis, sleep, and anxiety, drug interactions seniors must know (warfarin, blood thinners, sedatives), best product types, dosing guidance, Minnesota qualifying conditions for a medical card, and how to navigate a dispensary for the first time.

Chronic pain and intractable pain qualify for Minnesota's medical cannabis card. Here is what research supports, which products work best for different pain types, and how to use cannabis alongside conventional treatment.