Researcher Says Marijuana is Safer Alternative to Painkillers
Marijuana is an effective treatment for chronic pain and is a safer alternative than opioid analgesics, according to a Canadian researcher at the Centre for…
Opiate
Genes Play a Role in Opioid Side Effects
Genes play a significant role in determining which patients will suffer from respiratory depression, nausea, itchiness and other side effects from painkilling opiates, according to…
Marijuana May Reduce Need for Painkillers
Patients with chronic pain may experience more relief if their doctors add marijuana to their opiates-only treatment program, according to a new study at UC…