Jarod Harvey on How Cannabis Science is Transforming Pain Management

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Chronic Pain

TYPES OF PAIN CANNABIS CAN ADDRESS

Conditions: Arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain

Benefits: Reduces pain, improves mobility and daily functioning

Neuropathic Pain

Conditions: Multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetic neuropathy, sciatica

Benefits: Reduces nerve pain, improves symptoms (especially CBD-rich strains)

Inflammatory Pain

Conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease

Benefits: Anti-inflammatory properties help alleviate pain

Cancer-Related Pain

Challenges: Pain from cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation

Benefits: Reduces pain, nausea, appetite loss, and sleep disturbances

Acute Pain

Examples: Post-surgical pain, injuries

Benefits: THC for immediate relief, CBD for inflammation and recovery

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