Cannabis policy, cancer pain management, opioid use, health care utilization

Cannabis and Cancer Pain: Evidence Gaps in Opioid Substitution

By Benjamin Caplan, MD

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April 23, 2026

11 Min Read

Cannabis opioid substitution cancer pain is a growing area of clinical interest as new data show reduced opioid use but increased adverse hospital events. This evidence gap challenges clinicians and policymakers to balance benefits and risks. More…