So let’s take a look at some of the commonly held misconceptions about medicinal cannabis and chronic pain. Myth #1: evidence shows cannabis products are effective for chronic painEvidence from randomised controlled trials is critically lacking when it comes to medicinal cannabis products for chronic pain. But for patients with chronic pain, we have little reason to believe medicinal cannabis offers any sustained benefit. Medicinal cannabis products may have a role in the management of other conditions, such as relieving chemotherapy-induced nausea, or treating childhood epilepsy. Despite the lack of evidence to support the use of medicinal cannabis for chronic pain, the legislation around medicinal cannabis in Australia continues to become more permissive.

Source: The Guardian March 22, 2021 18:45 UTC