title: Do cannabinoid drugs have a therapeutic value as analgesics?
abstract: Laboratory research has shown promising results for using plant-derived, synthetic or endogenous cannabinoids for analgesia. However, human studies are few and far between and have been held up by the law and the lack of standardised extracts. This paper considers these drugs' potential uses in pain management.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College School of Medicine, Department of Anaesthetics, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Nicola Jane
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Whiteley
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D011955:Receptors, Drug / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D002186:Cannabinoids; D011955:Receptors, Drug