Survey: Cannabis Outperforms Traditional Meds for Pain Relief
- Patients with chronic pain and other conditions have reported that cannabis is often more effective than conventional treatments, according to a survey published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine. Over 200 patients participated in the survey, most of whom suffered from chronic pain.
- Patients reported reductions in their daily pain following cannabis therapy and were less likely to be either anxious or depressed while using cannabis. They expressed greater satisfaction with cannabis therapy and found it more effective than their prior therapies. A high percentage, 94% of those surveyed, reported holding more positive attitudes toward cannabis following treatment.
- The results of this survey suggest that most surveyed outpatients treated with prescription cannabinoids in Germany subjectively experience health benefits and symptom reduction associated with these therapies. The full text of the study, “Patients’ perspectives on prescription cannabinoid therapies: A cross-sectional, exploratory, anonymous, one-time web-based survey among German patients,” appears in Frontiers in Medicine.
Berlin, Germany: Cannabis Therapy and its Impact on Chronic Pain
Chronic pain patients in Germany report cannabis as more effective than traditional treatments, as revealed by a recent survey in the journal Frontiers in Medicine.
Understanding the Patient’s Perception
German researchers’ survey examined patient experiences with cannabis products, legalized for prescription use in the country in 2017. Over 200 patients participated, most of whom suffered from chronic pain and consumed cannabis flowers or plant-based extracts.
Positive Effects of Cannabis
According to several studies, patients reported daily pain reduction following cannabis therapy. They also noted lesser anxiety and depression levels when using cannabis. Participants revealed higher satisfaction with cannabis therapy compared to prior treatments, with 94% having more positive attitudes toward cannabis after treatment.
Study Conclusions
Results from this survey suggest that most outpatients in Germany treated with prescription cannabinoids report health benefits and symptom reduction. The complete study, “Patients’ perspectives on prescription cannabinoid therapies: A cross-sectional, exploratory, anonymous, one-time web-based survey among German patients,” is published in Frontiers in Medicine. More information on cannabis and chronic pain is available in NORML’s publication, Clinical Applications for Cannabis and Cannabinoids.
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