Should Cannabinoids Be Recommended to Patients With Neuropathic Pain?
Two expert physicians with opposing viewpoints debate the risks and benefits of using cannabinoids for treating neuropathic and chronic pain.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Long-Term Cannabis Use Improves Pain and QoL While Decreasing Opioid Use
Although studies have shown cannabis reduces pain and has opioid-sparing effects, a large-scale longitudinal clinical study on the effects of cannabis products on patients was needed.
Neuropathic Pain Management Requires Multimodal Rehabilitation, But Research Gaps Remain
Researchers did a systematic review of guidelines covering a 13-year period to evaluate recommended rehabilitative interventions for neuropathic pain.
Somatosensory Acupuncture Modulates Neurochemistry to Reduce FM Pain
The researchers sought to understand acupuncture’s specific contribution in somatosensory afference and the precise brain circuits involved in improved clinical pain.
PAIN Panel Publishes Guidance on Perioperative Management of Cannabis Use
This study looks at the perioperative management of cannabis use in patients who are undergoing surgery with anesthesia.
Mind-Body Therapy May Be Effective for Opioid-Treated Pain
Mind-body therapies were linked with small declines in opioid dose, a promising finding in light of concerns surrounding the scale of opioid prescriptions in the United States.
Understanding CBD: How to Advise Patients About Existing Laws, Clinical Evidence, and More
At Psych Congress 2018, Andrew Penn from the UCSF School of Nursing provides insight into the use of CBD in clinical practice.
Reviewing the Efficacy of Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain
There is limited evidence supporting the efficacy of cannabis for refractory chronic pain, including chronic neuropathic pain.
Challenges Associated With the Use of CBD, Hemp Oils in Chronic Pain, Opioid Addiction
There are a number of challenges associated with the use of cannabidiol and hemp oils in pain management.
Cannabis and Cannabinoids May Be Effective for Pain Control via Select Routes of Administration
Cannabis and/or cannabinoids, when consumed through certain routes of administration, may reduce pain levels significantly.
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