Other drugs, like gabapentin and venlafaxine, are also used for nerve pain, but more research is needed to compare their ...

Chronic pain, which lasts for three months or longer, is difficult to treat. Many people rely on opioid pain medications, but ...

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U.S. researchers said Wednesday they have reproduced the pain-relieving effects of cannabis with a synthesized compound that ...

A recently completed study found that certain terpenes in Cannabis sativa are effective at relieving post-surgical and fibromyalgia pain in preclinical models.

NSAIDs should be considered as first-line treatment for children with acute pain, with ketamine and mid- to high-potency opioids as other effective options.

This achievement leverages the pain-relieving properties of cannabis without inducing mind-altering side effects. The ...

New research has identified cannabis-derived terpenes—compounds that give plants their distinctive aroma—as effective ...

The Boston-based company's new medication, called Journavx, is being placed on a tier that means it might be costlier than ...

Treatment for chronic pain still relies heavily on opioids. While effective, they are highly addictive and potentially deadly ...

Congress and the Florida Legislature must eliminate cost disparities between opioid and non-opioid options.

For many pain relief drugs, particularly opioids, tolerance to the medications over time can limit their long-term effectiveness and require higher doses of medication to achieve the same level of ...