The Future of Medical Marijuana vs. Morphine
“ In the U.S., chronic pain is a widespread concern, and nearly one-quarter of the population in the states is affected by this medical condition. ” Presently, the most commonly prescribed drugs for treating chronic pain include opioids, which have one or the other risks like addiction or overdose. Meanwhile, many doctors and patients are now supporting other alternatives, especially cannabis. Medical cannabis is serving as an effective as well as a popular alternative painkiller with negligible or very few side-effects. Working of Morphine on Brain Since a long time, morphine has maintained a strong position as one of the popular painkiller. Morphine is a narcotic that belongs to a family of drugs, which is known to suppress some of the brain functions. Once absorbed into blood vessels, the veins carry the opioid compounds to the brain; where they bind themselves to the specific receptors to suppress some of the brain functions. Over time, with continuous use of opioids such ...