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Journal of Pain & Relief
ISSN: 2167-0846
Pain Management 2018
October 11-12, 2018
October 11-12, 2018 | Zurich, Switzerland
7
th
International Conference and Exhibition on
Pain Research and Management
CBD oil for future prospect of pain management
Elizabeth Clamon
USA
Statement of the Problem
: The increase in dependency and overuse of opioids in chronic pain patients leaves us needing to
explore alternative natural treatments. During long-term treatment, the effective opioid dose can remain constant for prolonged
periods. Some patients need intermittent dose escalation, typically in the setting of physical changes that suggest an increase
in the pain (eg, progressive neoplasm). Opioid medications present some risk of abuse by patients as well. A structured review
of 67 studies found that 3 percent of chronic non-cancer pain patients regularly taking opioids developed opioid abuse or
addiction, while 12 percent developed aberrant drug-related behavior. In the US, Cannabidiol (CBD) is a schedule 1 controlled
substance. These are defined as drugs with no medical use and likely to be abused. However, more research needs to be done
to determine the benefits of CBD oil in the treatment of chronic pain.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation
: Researchers compiled the results of multiple systematic reviews covering dozens
of trials and studies. Their research concluded that there is substantial evidence that cannabis is an effective treatment for
chronic pain in adults. Research suggests pain and inflammation can be reduced through CBD use. Researchers also noted
cannabinoids such as CBD could be a helpful new treatment for people with chronic pain. The animal model to see if CBD
could help people with arthritis manages their pain. Researchers applied a topical gel containing CBD to rats with arthritis for
4 days. Their research noted a significant drop in inflammation and signs of pain, without additional side effects.
Findings
: CBD oil is especially promising due to its lack of intoxicating effects and a possible lower potential for side effects
than many other pain medications. They also found that subjects were not likely to build up a tolerance to the effects of CBD,
so they would not need to continually increase their dose. Researchers noted cannabinoids such as CBD could be a helpful
new treatment for people with chronic pain. A compound found in the cannabis plant is not harmful, has health benefits, and
does not have abuse potential, experts at the World Health Organization say. After reviewing evidence from animal and human
studies, the committee concludes that in humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential.
elizabeth@Clamonnaturalhealth.comJ Pain Relief 2018, Volume 7
DOI: 10.4172/2167-0846-C1-021