Did you know that pain is the most common reason people seek the services of a healthcare professional? Whether its chronic and severe or acute and unexpected, pain severely impacts the ability for patients to function normally and lowers their overall quality of life. Severe pain can impede a patient’s ability to sleep, disrupt normal concentration, lower their appetite, restrict their mobility and cause them a great deal of anxiety. People with severe pain are also four times more likely to develop a mental illness and are susceptible to opioid dependence. (more…)
Traditionally, patients suffering from chronic pain have turned to Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), opiates, and opioids for chronic pain. Even though these substances are many times successful at reducing or blocking pain, they come with significant negative side effects, especially with long-term use. These drugs can cause damage to organs such as the stomach, liver, kidneys, and even the brain. Opiates and opioids are also highly addictive, which has led to the current national crisis. Because of these negative side effects, many patients are urgently looking for pain relief alternatives. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil may be that alternative.
