The use of cannabis, both for medical and recreational purposes, is rising across the United States. According to a study published by the University of Michigan (U-M), more than four million of these users are licensed medical cannabis patients, marking a six-fold increase since 2016. Chronic Pain: The Leading Cause For Medical Cannabis UseKevin Boehnke, Ph.D., a pain researcher at U-M, revealed that the majority of these patients seek relief from chronic pain. “My studies have shown that people largely use cannabis for chronic pain,” said. “That’s the most common reason that they obtain a me…
