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Cannabis Extract Significantly Eases Chronic Back Pain
9/29/2025
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Story summary
- VER-01, a cannabis extract, reduced chronic lower back pain by 1.9 points after 12 weeks in 820 participants, vs 0.6 with placebo, with no serious side effects or addiction risks.
- Participants also reported better sleep quality and physical function.
- Dizziness and dry mouth occurred but declined over time.
- Experts call for further research, including comparisons with opioid treatments.
