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Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain - Coggle Diagram
Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain
Benefits and Drawbacks
Benefits
Patients report improved quality of life
Many forms and strains for patients to choose from
Patients cannot overdose on cannabis.
Not physically addictive like opioids
Drawbacks
Not legal in every state
Wide range of dosing
Social stigma
Risks associated with smoking
Side effects include increase appetite, drowsiness, and dry mouth
Cost not covered by insurance
Pain conditions medical cannibis may help
chronic headaches
osteoarthritis
degenerative disc disease
back pain
Less reported-pelvic pain, diabetic neuropathy, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathy, myofascial pain, endometriosis
Accessibility
Must obtain a prescription
Dispensaries primarily in larger cities
https://www-proquest-com.ezproxy.daemen.edu/scholarly-journals/medical-cannabis-management-pain-quality-life/docview/2478601265/se-2?accountid=10399