most noteworthy of which are THC and CBD . But consuming only one or the other ( e . g ., high THC strains with little or no CBD ) is seldom advisable . For example , as a Type-III chemotype , CBD ’ s effectiveness as an analgesic wanes the longer it ’ s used . In other words , CBD may work well for acute pain but not chronic pain . THC , as a Type-I chemotype , is far more effective for chronic pain . For neurological pain , it ’ s advised to use a Type-II chemotype , i . e ., a reasonable balance between THC and CBD .

When treating pain with cannabis ( or any medication ), moderation is a good practice . More is not always better and may , in fact , prove counterproductive . Take no more than is necessary to achieve the desired effect . Overconsumption runs the risk of the patient building a tolerance , thus requiring higher and higher dosing .

For fast-acting pain relief , smoking or vaping is advised . Sublingual tinctures require more time to take effect ( 20 or so minutes ) but are longer lasting . For even longer-lasting pain relief , edibles are the way to go , with the one negative being the challenge of getting the dose right due to their slow onset of an hour or so . Topical cannabis applications can also provide many hours of relief . Some patients ( myself included ) will find they combine , at various times , all of the above . Cannabis is dramatically safer than anything the medical establishment has to offer . So don ’ t be afraid to experiment .

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Peter Kershaw is a Patient Caregiver , an organic cannabis cultivation consultant , and extraction consultant . Contact him at pkershaw . email @ gmail . com or text to 417-230-4445 . As with all writers within these pages , if you ’ ve benefited from Peter ’ s articles , please let him and all writers know . They appreciate your thoughts .

Notice : The information contained herein is not intended as medical advice , diagnosis or treatment advice , but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience . The content is for general informational purposes only . As always , check with your doctor first .

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