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Medical Cannabis vs. Opioids: A Better Alternative?
Dr Alexander Van Heerden: “Doctors Should See Cannabis as a First-Line Treatment Option”
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Medical cannabis has a more ‘holistic effect’ on pain than opioids – study
Medical cannabis was rated as more positive in terms of emotional and holistic effects.
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UK research finds GP support for cannabis as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain
37% of GPs surveyed believe that medical cannabis has the potential to reduce patient dependency on other medications.
Pain
CBD could replace opioids as treatment for arthritis – study
Arthritis patients reported significant improvements in symptoms after using CBD.
Pain
Cannabis “more effective” than opioids for musculoskeletal pain, finds survey
Eighty-nine percent of participants said that cannabis was “more effective” than opioids for pain management.
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Canadian cannabis patients use less opioids and alcohol – study
Just under half of patients say they have reduced their use of other controlled substances.
Pain
Study shows safety of using cannabis with opioids
Findings suggest that CBD and THC are safe for use with opioid pain medication.
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The Journal Club: Opioids, chronic pain and titrating cannabinoids
Grow Pharma shares what to expect in the latest issue of the Journal Club.
Fibromyalgia
Over 70% of fibromyalgia patients are swapping opioids for CBD, says US study
Patients who used CBD were able to decrease use or stop taking other pain medications all together
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Study: Women with pelvic pain taking fewer opioids since cannabis legalisation
A recently published study on pelvic pain adds to the growing body of evidence which suggests that cannabis could help reduce patients’ dependency on opioid medication. A study from the […]
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Over half of patients ‘replace’ opioids with cannabis
Over 60 percent of medical cannabis patients in a statewide US report say they have used it to replace prescription medications. The analysis conducted in Texas by Rice University’s Bake […]
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Half of medical cannabis patients stop using opioids after 12 months – study
Almost half of medical cannabis patients were able to stop using opioids for pain management after 12 months, finds a new study. Patients consuming medical cannabis significantly reduce or eliminate […]
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“The opioids have gone, and so has my pain”
Chronic pain has been part of Carol’s life since she was a teenager; but it wasn’t until her 60s that she discovered medical cannabis as a treatment for her fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.
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Cancer Survivors and Providers Have Different Views on Medical Cannabis, Study Finds
Findings point to differences in risk perception, communication and confidence discussing cannabis in cancer care.
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Cannabis Associated with ‘Sustained Improvements’ in Chronic Lower Back Pain
Inhaled cannabis was associated with ‘large, sustained, and statistically robust improvements’ in pain and disability.
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Cannabis Terpenes Show Promising Pain-Relieving Effects in New Study
Cannabis-derived molecules could help relieve chronic pain without the psychoactive effects associated with THC.
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France Sets July Deadline for Medical Cannabis Regulations, as Study Shows Opioid Reductions
France’s medical cannabis experiment showed treatment was effective in reducing opioid use across four indications.
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Cannabis-Based Drug Receives First European Market Approvals for Chronic Back Pain
Exilby® has received market authorisation in Germany and Austria, with UK approval expected by the end of the year.
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Vertanical Secures FDA Breakthrough Designation for Cannabis-Based Pain Drug
The development puts VER-01 in prime position to become the first FDA-approved cannabis-derived medicine for pain.
Science
Is Cannabis Effective for ADHD?
ADHD is one of the most commonly reported reasons people seek medical cannabis, but does the evidence support it?
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German Medical Cannabis Patients Report Reduced Prescription Drug Use, Survey Finds
A survey of more than 3,500 patients in Germany found that more than half were able to reduce their use of other medications.
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Medical Cannabis Patient Wins Two-Year Legal Fight Over Wrongful Driving Conviction
The case highlights the need for clear and consistent guidance on driving when prescribed medical cannabis.
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Bridging the Gap with Dr Sue Clenton: Beyond the Prescription – Redefining Clinical Leadership
In her bi-weekly series for Cannabis Health, Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf Cannabis Clinic, shares her insight from the front line of an emerging field […]
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Medical Cannabis Linked to Reduction in Prescription Opioid Use
Adults with chronic pain who participated in New York State’s (NYS) Medical Cannabis Program were significantly less likely to require prescription opioids, according to a new study. The study, published […]