www.theguardian.com1 month agoMedicineCannabis could help people cut down or stop opioid use, research showsCannabis may assist in reducing opioid use, supported qualitatively by USC research on drug user experiences. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com10 months agoHealthNo evidence cannabis reduces long-term illicit opioids use, study findsA new study suggests that cannabis is not an effective long-term strategy for reducing opioid use. The study followed 615 people with heroin dependence over a 20-year period and found no evidence that cannabis reduces illicit opioid use. Clinicians and policymakers should not rely on cannabis to address problematic opioid use despite the growing access to cannabis products. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com1 month agoMedicineCannabis could help people cut down or stop opioid use, research showsCannabis may assist in reducing opioid use, supported qualitatively by USC research on drug user experiences. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com10 months agoHealthNo evidence cannabis reduces long-term illicit opioids use, study findsA new study suggests that cannabis is not an effective long-term strategy for reducing opioid use. The study followed 615 people with heroin dependence over a 20-year period and found no evidence that cannabis reduces illicit opioid use. Clinicians and policymakers should not rely on cannabis to address problematic opioid use despite the growing access to cannabis products. [ more ]
Medscape10 months agoHealthChronic Pain in the US: New Data54 million US adults with chronic pain relied on medication and nonpharmacologic therapies in 2020. Over-the-counter pain relievers and exercise were the most commonly used treatments. Prescription opioid use for chronic pain decreased, but there was no significant increase in nonpharmacologic therapies. [ more ]
Medscape10 months agoHealthChronic Pain in the US: New Data54 million US adults with chronic pain relied on medication and nonpharmacologic therapies in 2020. Over-the-counter pain relievers and exercise were the most commonly used treatments. Prescription opioid use for chronic pain decreased, but there was no significant increase in nonpharmacologic therapies. [ more ]
Medscape10 months agoHealthChronic Pain in the US: New Data54 million US adults with chronic pain relied on medication and nonpharmacologic therapies in 2020. Over-the-counter pain relievers and exercise were the most commonly used treatments. Prescription opioid use for chronic pain decreased, but there was no significant increase in nonpharmacologic therapies. [ more ]
Medscape10 months agoHealthChronic Pain in the US: New Data54 million US adults with chronic pain relied on medication and nonpharmacologic therapies in 2020. Over-the-counter pain relievers and exercise were the most commonly used treatments. Prescription opioid use for chronic pain decreased, but there was no significant increase in nonpharmacologic therapies. [ more ]