Risks and benefits of cannabis as a pain control modality in patients with sickle cell disease
Keywords: Sickle cell disease, cannabis, pain crisis, opioids, marijuana, discrimination, stigma Authors: Jeremy W. Jacobs ⚬, Brian D. Adkins ⚬,…
non-opioids
The relationship between medical marijuana use and prescription pain reliever use among U.S. adults: A retrospective analysis utilizing the 2015–2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)
Abstract Background: Despite a number of states in the U.S. enacting medical marijuana policies, there is currently a lack of…
The holistic effects of medical cannabis compared to opioids on pain experience in Finnish patients with chronic pain
Abstract Background: Medical cannabis (MC) is increasingly used for chronic pain, but it is unclear how it aids in pain…
Patterns of Opioid and Non-Opioid Analgesic Consumption in Patients with Post-COVID-19 Conditions
Abstract Pain is a major health issue for healthcare systems, and access to pain treatment is a fundamental human right.…
Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated with a Decrease in Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults
Abstract The proportion of older adults using medical cannabis is rising. Therefore, we aimed to assess the effects of herbal…
Stigma and level of familiarity with opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) among specialist physicians in Israel
Abstract Context: Opioid use disorder (OUD) poses significant public health problems that have increased dramatically, resulting in high rates of…
Factors associated with suicide in people who use drugs: a scoping review
Abstract Background: Suicide is a significant contributor to global mortality. People who use drugs (PWUD) are at increased risk of…
An answered call for aid? Cannabinoid clinical framework for the opioid epidemic
Abstract Background: The opioid crisis continues in full force, as physicians and caregivers are desperate for resources to help patients…
Novel Pharmacological Targets of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychopathological condition with a heterogeneous clinical picture that is complex and challenging to…
Trends in Prescription Chronic Pain Medication Use before and during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Québec, Canada: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Abstract Background: In Canada, a state of health emergency was declared in May 2020 as a result of the COVID-19…