| A | B |
|---|
| Conventional medicine | relies on methods proved to be safe and effective with carefully designed trails and research |
| Complementary medicine | used in addition to standard conventional methods |
| Alternative medicine | used instead/in place of standard conventional medicine |
| Billions of $ | how much Americans spend on CAMs annually |
| Medical marijuana | used as a complementary approach to treating the symptoms of chemotherapy; pain reduction; inflammation; mental health disorders; seizures |
| Biological CAM approach | special diets; herbs; vitamins to reduce illness and promote health |
| Energy based CAM approaches | focus on energy fields thought to exist in and around the body. (Reiki, magnets) |
| Mind/body CAM approach | the belief that mental and emotional health (yoga, meditation, guided imagery) |
| Manipulative CAM approach | stimulate the body's energy and release toxins (chiropractor, massage) |
| Homeopathy | using plant, animal and mineral substances to stimulate the body's healing process. |
| FDA | food and drug administration (have not approved the use of medicinal marijuana as a form of medicine |
| Dispensaries | treatment centers to acquire medicinal marijuana |
