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

Existing sleep problems related mainly to disease-related measures, such as pain and reduced function, more so than disease duration

Furthermore, significant changes seen for anxiety, depression, and well-being after therapy dog intervention

Additional benefits include reductions in opioid dosing, emotional distress, and opioid craving

Survivors face increased risk for developing psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety after injury