Preliminary evaluation of the efficacy, safety, and costs associated with the treatment of chronic pain with medical cannabis.

Terrance J Bellnier Geoffrey W Brown Tulio R Ortega

Published in: The mental health clinician (2018)

After 3 months treatment, MC improved quality of life, reduced pain and opioid use, and lead to cost savings. Large randomized clinical trials are warranted to further evaluate the role of MC in the treatment of chronic pain.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
healthcare
pain management
neuropathic pain
replacement therapy