Cannabinoid Therapy for Treating Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a complex phenomenon that can require a complex treatment approach encompassing physiotherapy, counselling and mindfulness, interventions, and pharmacotherapy.

While it’s estimated that up to 1 in 3 Canadians will experience a chronic pain condition at some point in their lifetime, cannabinoids represent a novel class of therapies that can be opioid-sparing and safely integrated into clinical practice for the treatment of chronic pain.