“These findings add to the already robust evidence documenting the opioid-sparing effects of medical cannabis.”
Tag: opioids
“Inhaled cannabis is both safe and effective for treating refractory painful diabetic neuropathy because it provides pain relief as well as metabolic advantages and allows for reduced medication use.”
“Older adults are well aware of the litany of adverse side-effects associated with available prescription drugs, like opioids or sleep aids, and they see medical cannabis as a practical and potentially safer alternative.”
“Our findings suggest that broadening recreational marijuana access could help address the opioid epidemic.”
“These results affirm the longstanding experiences of patients, many of whom either reduce or eliminate their use of opioids after initiating cannabis therapy because they perceive cannabis to be a safer and more effective alternative.”
“These findings add to the growing body of evidence that cannabis is effective in the treatment of multiple conditions, including chronic pain, and that it possesses a safety profile that is often superior to traditional medications, like opioids.”
“The results of this study indicate that cannabis may be a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other conditions associated with aging, leading to subsequent reductions in prescription drug use and healthcare costs, as well as significant improvements in quality of life.”
“This survey’s findings are an important addition to the growing body of literature suggesting that, in some instances, cannabis may act as an intervention for people seeking to reduce their alcohol consumption.”