Treat Chronic Pain Center for Pain Relief UWMC-Roosevelt
Another study examined the use of organically grown sativa and indica strains in the treatment of several medical conditions. Just over half of the participants were using cannabis to treat HIV. It is, however, important to note that this study had several limitations. It was small in scale, anonymous, and asked people to self-report on their symptoms. Respondents did not use the cannabis in a controlled setting, potentially resulting in differences in drug composition, dosage, and potency. The researchers found that participants preferred indica strains for pain management, sedation, and sleep while they would opt for sativa strains to improve energy and mood. National Pain Strategy—The Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee was created by the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance pain research efforts and promote government collaboration. Based on recommendations from the Institute of Medicine , the IPRCC created the National Pain Strategy in 2016, with inp...