Medical Journal of Australia 2000-Sep
An analgesic role for cannabinoids.
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Abstract
Cannabinoids have significant analgesic properties in animal models, particularly for chronic pain states, but there are few human studies. An endogenous cannabinoid system, with specific receptors and transmitters, has recently been discovered. This discovery has led pharmacologists to explore the potential of synthetic cannabinoids to selectively target chronic pain disorders without producing the side effects associated with cannabis. Well-controlled clinical trials on cannabinoids, and cannabinoid delivery systems, are now required.