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Marijuana

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Cannabinoids are derived from the cannabis plant. Their actions for pain control are exerted on two receptors that are part of the endocannabinoid system, CB1 and CB2. Multiple trials have shown positive outcomes in pain control, particularly in neuropathic pain, for several cannabinoid products. Currently, cannabis is still listed as a Schedule I drug, a drug that has no medicinal use; however, several states have implemented medical marijuana laws allowing use in several disease states. More evidence is needed to establish its efficacy and risk profiles.

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  1. University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, UW Health, Madison, WI, USA

    Greta Nemergut

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  1. Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA

    Alaa Abd-Elsayed

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Nemergut, G. (2019). Marijuana. In: Abd-Elsayed, A. (eds) Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99124-5_69

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