Does Cannabis Legalization Actually Lead to Better Health? – The Afternoon Story
The cannabis legalization push is reshaping public health landscapes with mixed outcomes. Evidence shows both benefits like reduced opioid use and challenges such as increased emergency visits. Clinicians must navigate these changes with informed…
Study: Cannabinoid Therapy Linked to Reduced Pain and Improved Outcomes in Prostate Cancer
Cannabinoid therapy prostate cancer pain management shows promise as an adjunct or alternative to opioids. This approach may reduce pain and improve outcomes for prostate cancer patients. Evidence supports further clinical research to guide oncology care…
Kratom Cases Surge in the U.S.: Clinical Oversight and Risks
Kratom clinical oversight is increasingly important as cases explode across the U.S. Limited regulation leads to potential drug interactions and withdrawal syndromes. Clinicians should be aware of kratom's opioid-like effects and safety concerns.
‘I don’t want to go to opioids’: Texans worry about managing chronic pain amid hemp crackdown
Opioid alternatives chronic pain management is a growing concern for Texans amid the hemp crackdown. Patients worry about losing access to hemp-derived cannabinoids they prefer over opioids. This regulatory shift forces many to reconsider their pain…
Can Cannabis Replace Opioids for Chronic Pain? What We Know and What Remains Uncertain
This 2025 narrative review explores cannabinoid analgesia mechanisms and their role in chronic pain management. It highlights biological plausibility and clinical evidence supporting cannabinoids for neuropathic and arthritis pain. However, significant…
Increases in Kratom-Related Reports to Poison Centers – CDC
The kratom toxicity profile is increasingly important as poison center reports rise. This signals potential safety concerns for patients using kratom as an opioid alternative. Clinicians should be aware of kratom's drug interactions and toxicity risks.
Pain, Pleasure, and Placebo: Cannabinoids in Reward and Pain
Cannabinoids in reward processing influence how pain and pleasure are perceived, offering new insights into pain management. This interaction may enhance placebo effects and pain tolerance. Understanding cannabinoids in reward processing is key to…