Chronic pain, particularly neuropathic pain resulting from nerve damage, significantly impacts quality of life for many individuals. Conventional treatments, such as opioids, often come with severe side effects like addiction, tolerance, and constipation, making them less ideal for long-term management. Recent research published in the journal PAIN explores an alternative: terpenes from Cannabis sativa. The study found that certain terpenes are as effective as morphine in reducing chronic neuropathic pain. Furthermore, combining terpenes with morphine enhanced pain relief without increasing si…