Cannabis for pain

The right pain treatment for the right person at the right time at the right cost and without side effects

Cannabis Rx Basics

Medical Cannabis (Marijuana)

Cannabis has been used for medical purposes across the world for centuries. As states and countries implement medical and recreational cannabis policies, increasing numbers of people are using cannabis pharmacotherapy for pain. There is a theoretical rationale for cannabis’ efficacy for pain management, although the subjective pain relief from cannabis may not match objective measurements of analgesia. As more patients turn to cannabis for pain relief, there is a need for additional scientific evidence to evaluate this increase.

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In adults with chronic pain, patients who were treated with cannabis or cannabinoids are more likely to experience a clinically significant reduction in pain symptoms.

National Academy of Sciences: The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research(2017)

Medicinal Cannabis & Chronic Pain

Citizen Brief

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