chronic pain

A new bill could legalize the prescription of medical marijuana at VA hospitals in states where the drug is already legal. If it passes, marijuana could be used as an alternative treatment for chronic pain.

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune recently published a report about veterans who want the government to reclassify marijuana to reflect its medical value. The vets are using the drug to treat pain and PTSD.

University of Florida researchers can help doctors predict whether patients are at high risk for chronic pain. These patients can be offered more long-term pain management.