Advisor(s)
Jamie Hunsicker, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Nursing, Health & Behavioral Sciences
j-hunsicker@onu.edu
Megan Lieb, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Nursing, Health & Behavioral Sciences
m-lieb.2@onu.edu
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
22-4-2022 1:00 PM
End Date
22-4-2022 2:00 PM
Abstract
Problem: Opioids are prescribed for pain control but may not be the best method to control pain due to the addictive properties of the drug class. Additionally, opioid misuse and abuse is a current public health issue. Medical marijuana is a potential alternative for pain control, but it is not yet legalized in all states and there is a lack of research on its use for pain control.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to determine if medical marijuana is a more effective and safe way to treating chronic pain compared to opioids.
Methods: This will be a quasi-experimental study comparing patients who use medical marijuana and patients who use opioids for pain control. Participants pain levels, vital signs, and adverse reactions will be compared. Once information is taken the two drugs will be compared.
Conclusion: Both medical marijuana and opioids are effective in controlling pain, but medical marijuana may be safer, less addictive alternative to opioids. Offering medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids may reduce opioid addiction rates and improve patient outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Graham, Sydney M., "Comparing the use of medical marijuana and opioids for chronic pain" (2022). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 20.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2022/posters/20
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Comparing the use of medical marijuana and opioids for chronic pain
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Problem: Opioids are prescribed for pain control but may not be the best method to control pain due to the addictive properties of the drug class. Additionally, opioid misuse and abuse is a current public health issue. Medical marijuana is a potential alternative for pain control, but it is not yet legalized in all states and there is a lack of research on its use for pain control.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to determine if medical marijuana is a more effective and safe way to treating chronic pain compared to opioids.
Methods: This will be a quasi-experimental study comparing patients who use medical marijuana and patients who use opioids for pain control. Participants pain levels, vital signs, and adverse reactions will be compared. Once information is taken the two drugs will be compared.
Conclusion: Both medical marijuana and opioids are effective in controlling pain, but medical marijuana may be safer, less addictive alternative to opioids. Offering medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids may reduce opioid addiction rates and improve patient outcomes.