Marijuana Legalization Is Linked To ‘Significant Reductions’ In Opioid Overdoses, Federally …
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Medical Marijuana Helps Pain Patients Reduce Use Of Opioids, New Study Shows
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Cannabis Prescriptions Did Not Lower Opioid Use in GI Cancer Patients Starting Chemotherapy
A large study of gastrointestinal cancer patients examined cannabinoid prescribing oncology opioid use GI cancer patterns after chemotherapy initiation. Only 2.4% received FDA-approved cannabinoid prescriptions, and those patients were more likely to use…
Neuropathic Pain Severity Linked to Opioid Use in Adults with Traumatic SCI
This study investigates opioid use neuropathic pain spinal cord injury relationships in adults with traumatic SCI. Findings highlight employment as protective against opioid use. Multimodal approaches including cannabis are common in severe neuropathic…
Combining Cannabis with Opioids Offers No Added Pain Relief for Knee Arthritis Patients
This study on cannabis opioid pain relief knee arthritis combinations found no superior analgesic effect compared to opioids alone. Patients and clinicians often expect enhanced pain relief, but evidence challenges this assumption. The findings highlight…
How Medical Cannabis Serves as an Opioid Alternative
Medical cannabis opioid alternatives have shown promise in reducing reliance on opioids and other prescription drugs. Emerging evidence highlights the potential benefits for patients seeking safer pain management options. Clinicians should consider these…
Opioids and Cannabis: An Uncertain Combination?
This article examines opioid cannabis interactions, a critical topic as cannabis use rises among patients on opioids. Understanding these interactions is essential for safe pain management. Clinicians must monitor patients closely to mitigate risks…
A South Jersey Man Sues CBD Kratom Stores Over Kratom Addiction
This article discusses kratom addiction liability and its opioid receptor activity, highlighting a South Jersey man's lawsuit against CBD Kratom stores. Kratom's addiction risks differ significantly from CBD, requiring careful clinical assessment.…
Missouri Attorney General Targets Kratom Regulatory Challenges
Kratom regulatory challenges are at the forefront as Missouri's attorney general sues American Shaman over kratom and 7-OH products. These substances pose risks including dependence and drug interactions. Understanding kratom regulatory challenges is…
Calls About Kratom to U.S. Poison Control Centers Surge – Pain News Network
Kratom poison control calls surge, signaling growing safety concerns with this unregulated botanical. Many patients use kratom for pain and opioid withdrawal, but clinicians must understand its risk profile. Awareness of kratom's adverse effects is…