Cannabinoids as a Potential Alternative to Opioids in the Management of Various Pain Subtypes: Benefits, Limitations, and Risks

Abstract Introduction Pain is a global phenomenon encompassing many subtypes that include neuropathic, musculoskeletal, acute postoperative, cancer, and geriatric pain. Traditionally, opioids have been a mainstay pharmacological agent for managing many types of pain. However, opioids have been a sub...

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Main Authors: Samuel P. Ang, Shawn Sidharthan, Wilson Lai, Nasir Hussain, Kiran V. Patel, Amitabh Gulati, Onyeaka Henry, Alan D. Kaye, Vwaire Orhurhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2023-01-01
Series:Pain and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40122-022-00465-y