Rob Sims grew up hearing stories about what opioid addiction could do. The former Detroit Lions guard, whose father, Mickey, also played in the NFL, watched a number of his dad's friends get hooked.

There has been increasing use of cannabis and cannabinoids for medical treatment in recent years. It has gained popularity ...

To understand how CBD may reduce pain, it’s important to learn the basics of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex ...

MIAMI-- Some people suffering pain from cancer and other chronic diseases turn to marijuana to ease their suffering, but much of that relief may come from simply believing weed will help, a new study ...

Medical cannabis lacks adequate scientific backing for most of the conditions it is commonly used to treat, including chronic ...

Dubbed “scromiting” by social media — a mashup of screaming and vomiting — the medical name for the condition is cannabis ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients who received medical cannabis had a small improvement in cancer-related pain. Pain relief provided by ...

Clinical studies evaluating nabiximols in pain relief for cancer patients point to a meaningful benefit vs. placebo. TBPMF's clinical trials involving CAUMZ and QIXLEEF have significant possibility of ...

Thirty-seven U.S. states and D.C. have laws permitting the use of medical marijuana. Justin Sullivan via Getty Images Cannabis has been used around the world for years to reduce pain. In some U.S.

Since Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization passed, reproductive rights have been more restricted than ever. But, since people will find a way, especially thanks to the availability of medical ...

Part 4 of a five-part USA TODAY series exploring chronic pain, the challenges of treatment and the scientific advances offering hope for the future. Rob Sims grew up hearing stories about what opioid ...