The Effects of Cannabis Among Adults With Chronic Pain and an Overview of General Harms

Shannon M. Nugent; Benjamin J. Morasco; Maya E O'Neil; Michele Freeman; Allison Low; Karli Kondo; Camille Elven; Bernadette Zakher; Makalapua Motu'apuaka; Robin Paynter; Devan Kansagara

doi:https://doi.org/10.7326/m17-0155

doi.org/10.7326/m17-0155

The Effects of Cannabis Among Adults With Chronic Pain and an Overview of General Harms

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Annals of Internal Medicine39.20

Volume: 167, Issue: 5, Pages: 319 - 319

Published: Aug 15, 2017

Abstract

Background: Cannabis is increasingly available for the treatment of chronic pain, yet its efficacy remains uncertain. Purpose: To review the benefits of plant-based cannabis preparations for treating chronic pain in adults and the harms of cannabis use in chronic pain and general adult populations. Data Sources: MEDLINE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and several other sources from database inception to March 2017. Study Selection:...

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Title

The Effects of Cannabis Among Adults With Chronic Pain and an Overview of General Harms

DOI

doi.org/10.7326/m17-0155

Published Date

Aug 15, 2017

Journal

Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume

167

Issue

5

Pages

319 - 319

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