22 per cent of US adults under 35 who have chronic pain are turning to cannabis

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Still, “there’s insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of CBD and cannabis in treating common chronic pain conditions,” Dr.

“The prevalence of persistent pain among young adults is alarming, and their use of cannabis or CBD oil indicates they are seeking more ways to manage their pain through self-care,” Dr.

Earlier this year, Australia’s leading pain advisory body recommended that doctors should not use medicinal cannabis to treat chronic pain.

Some survey respondents are trying to do so.

That feeling seems to dovetail with a study out of Vermont published last year.

“Primary care providers, who manage most patients with pain, should steer their patients — especially young adults — to proven, effective strategies to manage their everyday pain,” Dr.

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