Chronic Pain

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 A study involving cannabigerol (CBG) injections in mice tested the effectiveness in pain reduction.

Administration of Cannabigerol Shows Long-Lasting Relief for Cisplatin-Induced Neuropathic Pain

Whether someone is struggling with acute or chronic pain, cannabis can be a powerful tool as an alternative or adjunct treatment.

How Can Cannabis Be a Path from Pain toward Restored Function?

While placebo-controlled randomized trials are lacking, a few early studies show promise for cannabis and arthritis, and surveys show that many arthritis patients are already finding relief using cannabis to treat their symptoms.

Research on Cannabis for Arthritis

David Hodes has written for many cannabis publications, and organized or moderated sessions at national and international cannabis trade shows. He was voted the 2018 Journalist of the Year by Americans for Safe Access, the world’s largest medical cannabis advocacy organization.

This article features real-life stories from a cannabis patient as well as an on-the-ground cannabis nurse.

It All Started with a Dropped Coffee Cup

Katherine Golden, RN and CEO, executive director, and founder of Leaf411, provides a summary on the evidence surrounding cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain patients.

The Latest Information on Chronic Pain and Cannabis

Based on his 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dustin Sulak explains strategies in effectively treating chronic pain while reducing or eliminating adverse effects.

Cannabis and Chronic Pain

A United Kingdom study revealed an association between cannabis products, improved quality of life, and reduced opioid use in chronic pain patients.

Cannabis Products Linked to Improved Quality of Life and Reduced Opioid Use

The Texas House approved a bill that would allow for more access to the state’s medical cannabis program.

Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Program Through New Legislation

To help clinicians and patients navigate cannabinoid-based medications (CBM), Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research published guidelines based on reviews of studies on CBM and chronic pain.

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cannabinoid-Based Medications Published by Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research 

A recently published case study documents one chronic pain patient’s reduction of prescribed pain medication after being referred to a medical cannabis registry. Prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) have been legal in the UK since 2018.