Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background This review is one of a series on drugs used to treat chronic neuropathic pain. Estimates of the population prevalence…
Condition: Pain
Medical Marijuana for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Other Medical and Psychiatric Problems: A Clinical Review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Importance As of March 2015, 23 states and the District of Columbia had medical marijuana laws in place. Physicians should know both…
Efficacy of Cannabis-Based Medicines for Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract Background: The management of chronic pain is a complex challenge worldwide. Cannabis-based medicines (CBMs) have proven to be efficient in reducing chronic pain, although the topic remains highly controversial in…
The Effects of Cannabis Among Adults With Chronic Pain and an Overview of General Harms: A Systematic Review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: Cannabis is increasingly available for the treatment of chronic pain, yet its efficacy remains uncertain. Purpose: To review the benefits…
Efficacy, tolerability and safety of cannabis-based medicines for chronic pain management – An overview of systematic reviews
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Medicinal cannabis has already entered mainstream medicine in some countries. This systematic review (SR) aimed at evaluating the efficacy, acceptability and…
Substitution of medical cannabis for pharmaceutical agents for pain, anxiety, and sleep
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract A prior epidemiological study identified a reduction in opioid overdose deaths in US states that legalized medical cannabis (MC). One theory…
Patient-reported use of medical cannabis for pain, anxiety, and depression symptoms: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Rationale Certifications for medical cannabis are generally restricted to a small number of specific medical conditions, yet patients frequently report symptoms of pain,…
Medical cannabis access, use, and substitution for prescription opioids and other substances: A survey of authorized medical cannabis patients
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background In 2014 Health Canada replaced the Marihuana for Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) with the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR)….
Medical Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose of Review Many cultures throughout history have used cannabis to treat a variety of painful ailments. Neuropathic pain is a…
Patterns of medicinal cannabis use, strain analysis, and substitution effect among patients with migraine, headache, arthritis, and chronic pain in a medicinal cannabis cohort
Abstract Background Medicinal cannabis registries typically report pain as the most common reason for use. It would be clinically useful to identify patterns of cannabis treatment in migraine and headache,…