Unlike Opioids, Cannabis Does Not Alter Pain Tolerance
Summary: Due to ongoing opioid epidemics, researchers are looking for effective and safer ways for chronic pain treatment. Opioids are quite effective in pain management. However, studies show that they also cause increased pain sensitivity over time, a phenomenon called opioid-induced hyperalgesia. This means that those using opioids for pain need higher doses for pain relief, increasing […]
CANNABIS MAY HELP TREAT SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
Summary: Studies show that medical marijuana or cannabis can help in a range of health conditions. It is especially good for managing chronic pain conditions. Unlike over-the-counter CBD products, medical marijuana is high in euphoria-causing THC. However, THC is also responsible for its better pain-killing effect. A new study shows that medical marijuana may have a role […]