Open AccessCannabidiol as a Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Survey of Patients’ Perspectives and Attitudes
Author(s) -
Jan M. Schilling,
Chloe G Hughes,
Mark Wallace,
Michelle Sexton,
Miroslav Bačkonja,
Tobias Moeller-Bertram
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pain research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 49
ISSN - 1178-7090
DOI - 10.2147/jpr.s278718
Subject(s) - medicine , cannabidiol , cannabis , family medicine , addiction , chronic pain , medicaid , psychiatry , health care , economics , economic growth
Cannabis products have become easily available and accessible after decriminalization of cannabis for recreational and medicinal use in many states. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been of increasing interest to patients and is being used to self-medicate a variety of ailments. However, very limited information is available to patients and providers to form an educated opinion regarding its indicated use to treat the many conditions this substance has been implied to be helpful for. The aim of this survey was to learn about participants' attitudes and views towards cannabis-based medicine (CBM) with a focus on perception of "CBD" and its potential role for pain management.