Medicinal cannabis proves safe and effective for cancer pain relief, says study

 Medicinal cannabis proves safe and effective for cancer pain relief, says study

Medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain and reduce the need for opioids, according to a study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.

Methods This study analyzed data collected from patients with cancer who were part of the Quebec Cannabis Registry. Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), revised Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS-r) que…