This robust study by Fayaz et al. (2016) states the estimated prevalence of Chronic Pain to be 43%. That equates to just under 28 million. That is a massive socioeconomic burden.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/6/e010364...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43485851Useful, cheap and safe therapy...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43469300The message is finally starting to come through....
NHS accused of fuelling rise in opioid addiction - BBC News — Read on www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-43304375...
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29461346This small study of 26 patients concluded that medicinal cannabis had favourable outcomes and minimal side effects....
This robust study by Fayaz et al. (2016) states the estimated prevalence of Chronic Pain to be 43%. That equates to just under 28 million. That is a massive socioeconomic burden.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/6/e010364...
Many physicians have outdated knowledge regarding cannabis and don't know how to counsel patients about its risks, says a new report that goes on to suggest important talking points. — Read on www.medscape.com/viewarticle/893187This article starts to highlight some of risks of cannabis / marijuana use....
New hope for previously untreatable pain. — Read on www.psychologytoday.com/blog/long-fuse-big-bang/201710/brain-imaging-shows-we-can-unlearn-chronic-painBrilliant concept and article. There is starting to be inklings of hope for chronic pain patients....
I love the narrative and history behind the use of opioids through time. It is a fascinating drugs. It can clearly cause misery but can also provide relief to the dying.Americans Invented Modern Life. We Use Opioids to Escape It. - New York Magazine...