From: Survey of Australians using cannabis for medical purposes
Symptom relief required...* | Total (%) | Male (%) | Female (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Nausea relief | 48 | 56 | 44 |
Of these, received: | Â | Â | Â |
   great relief | 53 | 51 | 62 |
   good relief | 44 | 46 | 35 |
   no effect | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Pain relief | 83 | 83 | 83 |
Of these, received: | Â | Â | Â |
   great relief | 55 | 49 | 65 |
   good relief | 45 | 52 | 35 |
   no effect | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ability to cope emotionally | 66 | 70 | 60 |
Of these, received: | Â | Â | Â |
   great relief | 45 | 40 | 54 |
   good relief | 54 | 58 | 46 |
   no effect | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Appetite stimulant | 51 | 55 | 44 |
Of these, received: | Â | Â | Â |
   great relief | 52 | 55 | 48 |
   good relief | 46 | 46 | 48 |
   no effect | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Decrease in spasms/tremor | 39 | 36 | 44 |
Of these, received: | Â | Â | Â |
   great relief | 43 | 43 | 43 |
   good relief | 55 | 54 | 57 |
   no effect | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Relief through relaxation | 83 | 88 | 75 |
Of these, received: | Â | Â | Â |
   great relief | 72 | 69 | 78 |
   good relief | 28 | 31 | 22 |
   no effect | 0 | 0 | 0 |