How Chronic Pain Cause Emotional Changes – A Study Finds

How Chronic Pain Cause Emotional Changes – A Study Finds

November 23, 2022
Summary: It is well known that people in pain have a poor mood and more easily lose their temper. However, a new study now finds that these changes result from physical changes in the brain. It mainly seems to occur due to reduced GABA levels…

Unlike Opioids, Cannabis Does Not Alter Pain Tolerance

Unlike Opioids, Cannabis Does Not Alter Pain Tolerance

November 13, 2022
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…