Medical use of cannabinoids: prospects and challenges

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest in the use of cannabis and its derivatives in medicine, which opens up prospects for new methods of treatment and improving the quality of life of patients while complying with medical recommendations. For a long time, the status of cannabis as a narcotic substance limited its use in therapy and scientific research. However, over the past decade, the legalization of cannabis in a number of countries has led to a marked increase in attention to its pharmacological effect