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Is Taking Medical Marijuana Useful To Treat Chronic Pain?

My neurologist, neurosurgeon, and pain management doc. have indicted that the use of medical marijuana might b beneficial for my chronic pain. Since I live in a state that has not created laws to permit its use, how would I be able to get it, assuming, of course, that my docs are in agreement with its benefits?
posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hello,

You can try alternatives like opiod analgesics. Long term use of medical marijuana is not recommended due to its addictive property.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Is Taking Medical Marijuana Useful To Treat Chronic Pain?

Hello, You can try alternatives like opiod analgesics. Long term use of medical marijuana is not recommended due to its addictive property. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain