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Report: Cannabis May Help Wean Chronic Pain Patients Off of Opioids

The Joint Blog

According to a new case report a patient with a multi-year history of chronic pain and opioid use was weaned off prescription opiates following the use of medical cannabis. ” The patient was confirmed by a drug test to still be opioid-free after six-months.

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Medical cannabis studies offer hope to opioid users

Healer

Some researchers believe cannabis can help wean prescription opioid users off the addictive and potentially deadly drugs. THC is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, while CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Others aren’t so sure. Written by Hannah Laclaire.

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8 famous people you didn’t know were cannabis patients

The Cannigma

In the world of cannabis, not everyone can be Snoop, Seth Rogen, or Willie Nelson. There are cannabis users, patients, and just everyday fans who may be fans, but don’t make it a big part of their public persona. I also take a chewy (cannabis pill) at bedtime and this has really helped, too.”.

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How a Federal Pot Charge Continues to Impact Katree Saunders’ Prospects

SpeedWeed

Saunders, a mother of four, cannabis advocate and one-time employee in the Nevada medical space, served four months in federal prison over a probation violation after choosing cannabis over opioids to treat her traumatic brain and body injuries. Most Affected: Pain Leads to Cannabis Treatment for Katree Darriel Saunders.

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Most Affected: How a Federal Pot Charge Continues to Impact Katree Saunders’ Prospects

SpeedWeed

Saunders, a mother of four, cannabis advocate and one-time employee in the Nevada medical space, served four months in federal prison over a probation violation after choosing cannabis over opioids to treat her traumatic brain and body injuries. Most Affected: Pain Leads to Cannabis Treatment for Katree Darriel Saunders.