Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.

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from NPR Topics: News https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/10/20/nx-s1-5574424/cannabis-marijuana-back-pain