Strong recommendation made against long-term opioid therapy, especially for younger age groups, those with substance use disorder
In 11 comparisons, antidepressants were efficacious, but they were inefficacious or evidence was inconclusive for 31 comparisons
Universal screening for cannabinoids recommended before surgery; elective surgery should be postponed in some cases
Text message-based platform enhances self-efficacy for managing symptoms of IC/bladder pain syndrome
Tapering cuts risk for overdose among those with opioid use disorder
Chronic pain at age 44 years linked to poor mental health outcomes, pessimism about future, joblessness at age 55 years
However, no significant differences seen in opioid use postoperatively between cannabis users and nonusers
In survey, some patients report less pain, better physical and social functioning after using medical cannabis
Palliative and addiction medicine specialists provide consensus-based guidance for three common clinical scenarios
Moderate improvement in pain severity and response for products with high THC-to-CBD ratios, but side effects are seen