NPR - Medical marijuana is a common resource for people with chronic pain, but there are few high-quality studies on whether it is beneficial. That’s why two major clinical trials in Europe that evaluated cannabis for low back pain caught the attention of those investigating the plant’s potential for pain management. The first showcased that a blend of cannabis oil, containing the psychoactive compound THC, as well as CBD and other natural compounds in the plant, outperformed a placebo. The other trial compares the same proprietary cannabis elixir with opioids, revealing that patients who used the elixir experienced fewer gastrointestinal side effects like constipation than when using painkillers.
➡️ Medical cannabis proponents say that the drug's safety is a clear
upside compared to opioids because it does not come with the same
concerns regarding overdose and addiction.
➡️ Currently, there is one cannabis-derived medication approved by the FDA, and it does not contain any THC. Though it isn’t entirely clear, experts believe THC is one of the primary compounds responsible for reducing pain.
➡️ While most Americans reside in states where marijuana is legal, there are significant concerns about the quality and consistency of cannabis products. If the FDA were to approve a cannabis product, it would give patients with chronic pain more confidence to use it.
➡️ Currently, there is one cannabis-derived medication approved by the FDA, and it does not contain any THC. Though it isn’t entirely clear, experts believe THC is one of the primary compounds responsible for reducing pain.
➡️ While most Americans reside in states where marijuana is legal, there are significant concerns about the quality and consistency of cannabis products. If the FDA were to approve a cannabis product, it would give patients with chronic pain more confidence to use it.
Read more about cannabis as an option for pain relief.
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