272 studies
Cannabis and Pain Research
Clinical and lab studies on cannabis for chronic pain, neuropathic pain, arthritis and opioid reduction, with what the evidence does and does not show.
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Survey links cannabis use with anxiety and opioid use in bleeding disorders
Pain Anxiety Sleep
Read Summary of Survey links cannabis use with anxiety and opioid use in bleeding disorders
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Yesterday
Mouse study finds tea extract eased G-CSF-related pain, not mobilization
Pain Endocannabinoid
Read Summary of Mouse study finds tea extract eased G-CSF-related pain, not mobilization
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4 days ago
Nanoencapsulated CBD prolonged pain responses in a mouse model
CBD Pain
Read Summary of Nanoencapsulated CBD prolonged pain responses in a mouse model
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5 days ago
Medical cannabis use was associated with more opioid discontinuation, but not…
Pain
Read Summary of Medical cannabis use was associated with more opioid discontinuation, but not…
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5 days ago
GLP-1 drugs reduced migraine-like sensitivity in mice, with sex-specific…
Pain Endocannabinoid
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6 days ago
Mouse study links SGIP1 loss to stronger CB1 inhibition during inflammation
Endocannabinoid Pain
Read Summary of Mouse study links SGIP1 loss to stronger CB1 inhibition during inflammation
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6 days ago
Review finds possible short-term symptom relief, but not enough evidence for…
Pain Sleep Inflammation
Read Summary of Review finds possible short-term symptom relief, but not enough evidence for…
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6 days ago
German survey finds varied sources for cannabis used in pain care
Pain
Read Summary of German survey finds varied sources for cannabis used in pain care
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1 weeks ago
Pregnant nicotine users reported cannabis use and generally viewed it as…
Mental Health Sleep Pain
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Review Review
1 weeks ago
Review links orexin and endocannabinoid signalling, but clinical value remains…
Endocannabinoid Pain Anxiety
Read Summary of Review links orexin and endocannabinoid signalling, but clinical value remains…
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1 weeks ago
Cohort study links genetic risk to problematic cannabis use; initiation age…
Addiction Mental Health Pain
Read Summary of Cohort study links genetic risk to problematic cannabis use; initiation age…
Observational Observational
1 weeks ago
Daily hope was linked to next-day quality of life in chronic pain
Pain
Read Summary of Daily hope was linked to next-day quality of life in chronic pain
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1 weeks ago
Australian approvals rose, with THC products more common in older youth
THC CBD Pain
Read Summary of Australian approvals rose, with THC products more common in older youth
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1 weeks ago
Small knee-surgery trial found no significant opioid reduction in main…
CBD Pain Sleep
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1 weeks ago
Survey finds cannabinoid knowledge gaps and communication barriers in elite…
Pain Sleep
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1 weeks ago
A student-led framework teaches cannabis counseling through health risks, not…
Mental Health Pain Anxiety
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2 weeks ago
Leech synapses show opposing 2-AG effects across the same concentration ranges
Endocannabinoid Pain
Read Summary of Leech synapses show opposing 2-AG effects across the same concentration ranges
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2 weeks ago
Review maps older-adult palliative pain evidence; cannabis findings remain…
Pain
Read Summary of Review maps older-adult palliative pain evidence; cannabis findings remain…
Review Review
2 weeks ago
Review finds CBD pain trials inconclusive, with liver safety concerns
CBD Pain Sleep
Read Summary of Review finds CBD pain trials inconclusive, with liver safety concerns
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2 weeks ago
Cannabis history linked to longer opioid use after head and neck surgery
Pain
Read Summary of Cannabis history linked to longer opioid use after head and neck surgery
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2 weeks ago
Israeli registry study finds sex differences in cannabis use and reported…
THC CBD Pain
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2 weeks ago
Adolescent study finds sex differences in endocannabinoids and puberty
Endocannabinoid Pain Mental Health
Read Summary of Adolescent study finds sex differences in endocannabinoids and puberty
Review Review
2 weeks ago
Review finds limited bruxism evidence; no cannabinoid trial used polysomnography
CBD THC Sleep
Read Summary of Review finds limited bruxism evidence; no cannabinoid trial used polysomnography
Review Review
2 weeks ago
Review finds conflicting evidence on cannabis and lumbar surgery pain
Pain
Read Summary of Review finds conflicting evidence on cannabis and lumbar surgery pain
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2 weeks ago
Cannabis use showed mixed links with cigarette use in chronic pain
Pain
Read Summary of Cannabis use showed mixed links with cigarette use in chronic pain
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3 weeks ago
Patients with suspected endometriosis reported distinct depression and…
Pain Anxiety Mental Health
Read Summary of Patients with suspected endometriosis reported distinct depression and…
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3 weeks ago
Survey finds similar cannabis use among rural and urban cancer patients
Cancer Pain Anxiety
Read Summary of Survey finds similar cannabis use among rural and urban cancer patients
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3 weeks ago
Gulf social media study finds varied migraine discussions, not treatment…
CBD Pain Sleep
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3 weeks ago
CBG lowered blood pressure in rats and altered human platelets in vitro
Pain
Read Summary of CBG lowered blood pressure in rats and altered human platelets in vitro
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4 weeks ago
A small evidence base leaves cannabinoid effects on RA pain uncertain
Pain Inflammation
Read Summary of A small evidence base leaves cannabinoid effects on RA pain uncertain
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Oct 2026
Canadian pain survey links chronic pain with more frequent cannabis use
Pain
Read Summary of Canadian pain survey links chronic pain with more frequent cannabis use
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Oct 2026
Frequent and smoked cannabis use linked with tooth loss in a survey study
Pain
Read Summary of Frequent and smoked cannabis use linked with tooth loss in a survey study
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Oct 2026
A cancer-pain case report raises concern about THC/CBD with opioids
THC CBD Pain
Read Summary of A cancer-pain case report raises concern about THC/CBD with opioids
Review Review
Sep 2026
Review surveys headache targets beyond CGRP, including early endocannabinoid…
Endocannabinoid Pain Neuroprotection
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Sep 2026
Veterans’ opioid prescribing fell modestly after cannabis laws, but causation…
Pain
Read Summary of Veterans’ opioid prescribing fell modestly after cannabis laws, but causation…
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Sep 2026
Mouse incision study links peripheral CB1 activation to reduced pain via ASIC3
Pain Endocannabinoid
Read Summary of Mouse incision study links peripheral CB1 activation to reduced pain via ASIC3
Review Review
Sep 2026
Review finds promising but variable CBD evidence in dogs and cats
CBD Pain Epilepsy
Read Summary of Review finds promising but variable CBD evidence in dogs and cats
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Sep 2026
CUD diagnosis linked to greater care use, not consistent surgical complications
Pain Addiction
Read Summary of CUD diagnosis linked to greater care use, not consistent surgical complications
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Sep 2026
Cannabis use linked to worse long-term outcomes after early ACS
THC Pain Inflammation
Read Summary of Cannabis use linked to worse long-term outcomes after early ACS
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Sep 2026
Review finds cannabinoid effects vary by pain condition and formulation
THC CBD Pain
Read Summary of Review finds cannabinoid effects vary by pain condition and formulation
Clinical Trial Clinical Trial
Sep 2026
Pilot cohort finds symptom improvements with THC:CBD extracts in endometriosis
THC CBD Pain
Read Summary of Pilot cohort finds symptom improvements with THC:CBD extracts in endometriosis
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Sep 2026
Kentucky oncology survey finds cannabis use focused on symptoms
Pain Anxiety Sleep
Read Summary of Kentucky oncology survey finds cannabis use focused on symptoms
Research Research
Sep 2026
Retrospective study finds no link between marijuana and nerve transfer strength
Pain
Read Summary of Retrospective study finds no link between marijuana and nerve transfer strength
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Sep 2026
CBD use varies across countries and reflects access pathways
CBD Pain Anxiety
Read Summary of CBD use varies across countries and reflects access pathways
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Sep 2026
Survey links cannabis use and risk perceptions with teen drinking
Pain Addiction
Read Summary of Survey links cannabis use and risk perceptions with teen drinking
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Sep 2026
Synthetic cannabinoid reduced TMJ arthritis damage in rats and cells
Inflammation Pain
Read Summary of Synthetic cannabinoid reduced TMJ arthritis damage in rats and cells
Review Review
Sep 2026
Review finds cannabinoid mechanisms may target endometriosis pain
Pain Inflammation Endocannabinoid
Read Summary of Review finds cannabinoid mechanisms may target endometriosis pain
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Sep 2026
Survey links CBG use with perceived improvements in sleep and pain
Sleep Pain Anxiety
Read Summary of Survey links CBG use with perceived improvements in sleep and pain
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