non-opioid pain management

Ann Jones has been spending two hours each day in front of a green LED light — an experimental treatment aimed at alleviating migraines and other forms of chronic pain.

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Researchers Explore A Drug-Free Idea To Relieve Chronic Pain: Green Light

11:34am December 15, 2019

by Will Stone

Researchers are looking into a surprisingly simple technique that shows promise in easing certain kinds of chronic pain, including migraine headaches.

Paul Lubell used to vape medical marijuana to manage his chronic back and neck pain, instead of using opioid medications. Now, after getting hospitalized for lung sickness, he doesn't vape.

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He Started Vaping THC To Cope With Chronic Pain. Then He Got Sick

5:01am December 11, 2019

by Marlene Harris-Taylor

A Navy veteran from Cleveland tried vaping marijuana to deal with his chronic pain. He landed in the hospital, becoming one of over 2,200 Americans who have suffered serious lung injury from vaping.