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…

Cannabis May Help Treat Sickle Cell Anemia

Cannabis May Help Treat Sickle Cell Anemia

October 14, 2022
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…