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Chronic Pain
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Can Cannabinoids Help People Wean Off Opioids?
A study provided a clinical framework designed to help people wean off and eventually replace opioids.
Study: German Patients Have ‘Greater Satisfaction’ With MMJ Than Previous Treatments
A new study discusses medical cannabis use and chronic pain.
Medical Pot Patients Enjoy Improved Quality Of Life, Lower Pain, Anxiety And Depression, Research Shows
But what the research says about insomnia may surprise you.
Senate Committee Approves Bill Allowing VA To Recommend Pot to Veterans in Legal States
Veterans' demands are finally being answered with the passing of an amendment dedicated to the access of medical cannabis.
GOP Senators Kill Veterans Cannabis Research Bill
A bipartisan bill directing the VA to conduct research into the medical potential of cannabis for military veterans was blocked from advancing by a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate.
Owners of OxyContin Maker Paid $19M to Institution That Advises Opioid Policy
The Sackler Family, owners of Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, allegedly have a serious conflict of interest.
Study: Medical MJ Improves Quality of Life, Reduces Opioid Use in Chronic Pain Patients
A new study is adding to the collection of research on the topic.
Texas Expands Restrictive Medical Pot Program To Combat Opioid Epidemic
But don't expect any Texas stoners to celebrate.
Senate Panel Approves Cannabis Research Bill
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has advanced legislation directing the VA to conduct research into cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain and PTSD.
Study: A Quarter of People With Chronic Pain Use Cannabis
Findings come via researchers at Univ. of Michigan.