Combatting Chronic Pain and the Opioid Crisis with Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

As healthcare professionals, providing the best and safest care for patients suffering from chronic pain is a top priority. In the midst of the opioid crisis, medical cannabis has emerged as a potential alternative or supplement to opioids. In “Fast Facts About Medical Cannabis and Opioids,” Dr. MD Smith, Gregory, and Dr. MD Smith, Kevin, deliver a concise and comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals seeking to integrate medical cannabis into their treatment plans.

The Opioid Crisis: An Epidemic in Need of Solutions

The opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, with devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Chronic pain, a common condition affecting millions of Americans, is often managed with opioids, which can lead to addiction, overdose, and even death. However, medical cannabis offers a promising solution, and this handbook provides the tools for healthcare professionals to have open and honest conversations with their patients.

Unbiased Information for Informed Decision-Making

This guide presents the most up-to-date evidence on the benefits and drawbacks of medical cannabis, dos and don’ts of recommending it to patients, and the latest information on cannabis legislation. The endocannabinoid system and its biology are explained in clear and concise terms, making it easy for healthcare professionals to understand the complex interactions between opiates, cannabinoids, and the central nervous system.

A Comprehensive Overview of Medical Cannabis and Chronic Pain

The book covers the epidemiology of chronic pain, the varied causes of this condition, and how medical cannabis can be integrated into treatment plans. It compares the use of opioids and medical cannabis for managing chronic pain, providing healthcare professionals with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.

Key Features and Benefits

• Delivers a comprehensive overview of the opioid crisis and the benefits and drawbacks of medical cannabis as an alternative or supplement to opioids
• Provides unbiased information on cannabis legislation and its biology
• Covers the dos and don’ts of recommending medical cannabis to patients
• Presents key information in short chapters, bulleted content, and figures, plus Fast Facts boxes that highlight key information

By providing healthcare professionals with the tools they need to understand medical cannabis and its potential benefits, “Fast Facts About Medical Cannabis and Opioids” is an essential resource for combatting the opioid crisis and delivering the best possible care for patients suffering from chronic pain.

Publication Details:

Publication Date: March 18, 2020

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 1st edition

Language: English