Keyword: opioid use


Opioid-Sparing Effect of Cannabinoids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cannabinoids, when co-administered with opioids, may enable reduced opioid doses without loss of analgesic efficacy (ie, an opioidsparing effect). The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review…

Injury, Pain, and Prescription Opioid Use Among Former National Football League (NFL) Players

Background—Athletes with injury-related pain, especially National Football League (NFL) players, are at increased risk for opioid use and misuse which may result in medical, psychiatric and social problems. This is…