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Cannabis Use And Association With Pain, Anxiety, And Depression Among Emergency Department Patients, John Detherage
Cannabis Use And Association With Pain, Anxiety, And Depression Among Emergency Department Patients, John Detherage
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Introduction:
Cannabis use is increasing nationwide. Many states have legalized medical and recreational use of cannabis. This study was undertaken to identify any association between cannabis use and chronic pain among ED patients.
Methods:
This was a prospective survey study of Emergency Department (ED) patients at Miami Valley Hospital, a level 1 trauma center in Dayton, Ohio conducted during June – August 2018. The survey included data regarding the frequency of cannabis use, chronic pain, and current mental illness.
Results:
Three hundred and sixty patients participated in this study. The majority of respondents were white (55%) or African American (42%). …