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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. ” The CDC’s interest in alternative methods of chronic pain management may be of particular significance to many medical cannabis patients.

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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

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The delivery of precise doses of THC via an inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions, according to clinical trial data published in the European Journal of Pain.

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CDC Still Soliciting Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management Solutions

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. The CDC’s interest in alternative methods of chronic pain management is likely to be of particular significance to many medical cannabis patients.

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Young Adults With Chronic Pain Are More Likely To Use Cannabis To Manage the Condition

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One would assume that the aches and pains associated with aging would push older adults to report their chronic pain and consider various remedies, including cannabis. The Chronic Pain Survey’s Alarming Findings. Using Cannabis To Alleviate Chronic Pain.

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Study Finds That Medical Marijuana Patient Registration Has Grown More Than 600% Since 2016

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Medical cannabis is more popular than ever before, with 38 states having legalized some form of it for various health conditions. million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 This data aligns with Americans’ rising acceptance of cannabis.

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Why More and More Patients are Turning to MMJ for Pain Management

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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of medical marijuana, particularly in its ability to provide relief for individuals grappling with chronic pain. Unlike traditional pain medications, medical cannabis is often touted for its relatively lower risk of addiction and fewer side effects.

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Study: Daily Cannabis Use Among Pain Patients Associated with Less Non-Prescription Opioid Use

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Patients suffering from persistent pain conditions who frequently use cannabis are far less likely to use non-prescription opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal PLOS One. Authors reported “an independent negative association between frequent cannabis use and frequent illicit opioid use.”