Cannabis products with more THC slightly reduce pain, cause more side effects
December 22, 2025
Research review also finds products higher in CBD than THC have almost no benefit in reducing pain.
Pain Management Stories
Prestigious award seeks to advance new avenue of addiction treatment
September 25, 2024
Chemical biologist is one of only two OHSU scientists ever to earn Avenir Award; project targets cannabinoid receptors for opioid treatment.
Amid opioid epidemic, training helps dentists safely manage patient pain
November 03, 2022
Nearly 400 dental professionals nationwide have participated in OHSU School of Dentistry-organized series.
Cannabis products demonstrate short-term reduction in chronic pain, little else
June 06, 2022
In a systematic review of scientific literature, OHSU researchers find thin evidence that cannabis has clinical benefits.
OHSU model reduces opioid prescribing
November 08, 2021
Opioid review board evaluates cases for primary care, internal medicine clinicians.
Opioid prescribing: ‘We’ve been able to change the culture’
November 20, 2018
OHSU Thyroid and Parathyroid Center follows a new post-surgery prescribing initiative.
Many patients receive the wrong care for low back pain
March 21, 2018
Study authors say education, staying active should be first line of treatment.
