Cannabinoids and Neuropathic Pain
Author: Perry G. Fine, MD
How can and should cannabinoids be added to the analgesic formulary? Dr. Fine reviews the management of pain and types of pain and then explores the impact of cannabis on neuropathic pain through a review of clinical trials. A close look at the myriad of receptors in the brain involved in the perception or experience of pain reveals the potential for medical cannabis in this complex system.
