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Cannabinoids and Cannabis Based Medicines in the Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Review

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.513
Synopsis: 
Anecdotal and traditional use has long proclaimed the use of cannabis in the management of a number of pain conditions. The article outlines the use of cannabinoids and cannabis based medicines in the treatment of chronic pain.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
14 Oct, 2016
Accepted: 
11 Jan, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon lowe_et_al-cannabinoids_and_chronic_pain.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Sickle Cell Disease
Cannabis
Arthritis
Chronic pain
migraine
cannabinoids
neuropathic pain
Journal Authors: 
H Lowe
C Watson
K Smith
e-Published: 25 Jan, 2017

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Whither Medical Marijuana?

"It creates vital energy, the mental powers, and internal heat, corrects irregularities of the phlegmatic humour, and is an elixir vitae".

PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Viewpoint
Journal Authors: 
H Lowe
EY St A Morrison
N Wilkins
e-Published: 27 Aug, 2012

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