Could Medical Cannabis Break the Painkiller Epidemic?

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3. That's the hope, anyway

I'm sure it would allow me to lower my own dosage with improved relief. The problem is that Ultram doesn't have much of a buzz and cannabis does. The buzz is something I'd really like to avoid since it makes me put things in places where I can never find them again.

I don't use any pain control at night, which means I wake up a lot in pain. I can see cannabis being a wonderful nighttime medication for me, inducing sleep and keeping it a lot less painful.

Whether it's an adjuct or a primary medication for pain, it should be available. I want to see the plant legal, period. Things like refined oils and edibles need to be a little more controlled since people can run into temporary trouble with them.