“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,” said Wayne Jonas, MD, executive director of Integrative Health Programs at Samueli Foundation.
Large majorities of Americans experiencing chronic pain are interested in using non-drug treatments.
More than 4 in 5 Americans experiencing chronic pain say their quality of life would greatly improve if they were better able to manage it, and 79% of Americans with chronic pain say they wish it was taken more seriously by health care providers.