The Cannabis Boomer Podcast is for baby boomers and all adults who are interested in the science of cannabis. Key words for the podcast, in general ,are: baby boomers, cannabis, boomers, marijuana, THC, CBD, health, wellness, science, and aging.
For this particular episode, key words are: cannabis, pain management, marijuana, THC, CBD, and neuropathic pain.
Dr. Wayne Carter, a clinical toxicology researcher, discusses his recent review on the efficacy of cannabis-based medicines for treating neuropathic pain. The review, published in Biomolecules, analyzed 22 studies and found significant pain reduction in 15 of them. While acknowledging the limitations of randomized controlled trials, Dr. Carter emphasizes the potential of cannabis as a pain treatment, particularly for those unresponsive to traditional medications.
