Cannabinoids in Pain Treatment: An Overview

The current landscape contains conflicting reports regarding the use of medical marijuana, creating fields of misinformation and lack of understanding by health care providers about cannabinoids. In this article we provide a dispassionate look at medical marijuana, while providing a clinical overvie...

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Published in:Pain management nursing 2019-04, Vol.20 (2), p.107-112
Main Authors: Mallick-Searle, Theresa, St Marie, Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analgesics - therapeutic use
Cannabinoids - standards
Cannabinoids - therapeutic use
Humans
Nursing
Pain Management - methods
Pain Management - trends
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Summary:The current landscape contains conflicting reports regarding the use of medical marijuana, creating fields of misinformation and lack of understanding by health care providers about cannabinoids. In this article we provide a dispassionate look at medical marijuana, while providing a clinical overview focusing on pain management. We examine the mechanisms of the endocannabinoid system, along with the pharmacology of cannabinoids. Current research on the use of marijuana for the treatment of pain is reviewed. Finally, recommendations for pain management nurses on integrating research, clinical practice, and U.S. drug policy are made.
ISSN:1524-9042
1532-8635
DOI:10.1016/j.pmn.2018.12.006