Groundbreaking Observational Study Launched Replacing Opioids with Medical Cannabis

Vireo Releases Protocol Aimed at Replacing Opioids with Medical Cannabis    This first-of-its-kind draft protocol is being called FREDOM (Flexible Reduction and Expedited Discontinuation of Opioid Medications) and has been developed to offer a potential path for physicians to help patients struggling with chronic or intractable pain replace opioids with medical cannabis. The protocol has…

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Medical Cannabis – Safer and Effective Alternative to Opioids

More evidence that Medical Cannabis is a safer and more effective alternative to opioids. A new study shows that marijuana can reduce pain, improve functional outcomes and SIGNIFICANTLY reduce opioid use. “The treatment of chronic pain with medicinal cannabis in this open-label, prospective cohort resulted in improved pain and functional outcomes, and significant reduction in…

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