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Pain Management

Medicinal Cannabis Offers New Options For Managing Pain

An increasing number of Canadians are turning to this alternative therapy when other treatments have not worked.

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NBA Star DeRozan Dedicated To Helping His Mother Cope With Lupus

Since his mother’s diagnosis, DeMar helps advocate for lupus to raise awareness and educate Canadians on this disease.

A Public Health Hotbed: Canada’s Pain Pill Abuse Problem And The Multi-Faceted Solution

Canada is the second largest per capita consumer of opioids in the world and prescription opioids are some of the most commonly abused drugs in Canada.

Starting The Conversation On Preventing Teen Prescription Drug Abuse

Mediaplanet sat down with Marc Paris, Executive Director of Partnership for a Drug-Free Canada, to discuss prescription drug abuse prevention and how Canadians can make an impact:

Can Arthritis Stop Canadian Golf Legend Mike Weir? It Can Not.

One in six Canadians over the age of 15 lives with arthritis. The pain and stiffness that comes with the condition affects each of these 4.6 million people differently.

Overcoming Pain And Injury For This Olympic Racer Means Staying Positive

Racing down steep, icy mountainsides at speeds of more than 100 km/h, Canadian skier, Jan Hudec knows a thing or two about pain — the mental pain of not winning and the physical pain of his body taking a beating on the slopes.

A Silent Pandemic: Pain The Most Common Cause Of Long-Term Disability And Health Care Visits

I have been asked, “What is the state of pain management in Canada?” I have repeatedly responded, “It is dismal.”

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Bold New Frontiers: Alleviating Pain Through Medical Cannabis Has Become A Reality For Canadians

A growing body of evidence on the use of medical cannabis has confirmed that it is a safe, viable option for alleviating the pain symptoms associated with a wide range of chronic and terminal conditions.

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