Cannabis for Chronic Pain
A Dual Guide for Patients and Clinicians
The Evidence-Based Alternative to Opioids: Chronic pain affects one in four people worldwide. It remains one of the greatest challenges in modern medicine—especially given the risks and limitations of long-term opioid therapy.
This book offers a timely, evidence-based alternative: a structured framework for integrating cannabis and cannabinoid-based therapeutics into chronic pain care.
What’s Inside:
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Eight customizable protocols (THC-dominant, THC: CBD, CBD-dominant, eCBome modulators)
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Algorithms prioritizing safety, efficacy, and individuality
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Clear explanations of ECS function and therapeutic synergy
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30+ patient-centered data points for personalized care
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Practical guidance on dosing, formulations, and tracking progress
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Tools to empower patients and caregivers
Why It Matters: Clinicians will find a clinically rigorous, evidence-grounded resource. Patients will value the clarity and personalized design. Together, they’ll discover a shared framework for real-world decisions rooted in science and compassion.
Editorial Reviews
“It provides clear, evidence-based guidelines for patient evaluation, candidate selection, and dosage titration—all focused on optimizing outcomes and minimizing risks.”
—Paola Pineda, M.D.
"Cannabis Algorithm for Chronic Pain should be every pain doctor's go-to reference. It is the cheat sheet you have been waiting for. The information is evidence-based, well-organized, and comprehensive, anticipating the questions and concerns relevant to recommending cannabis as a viable option. In addition, patients and caregivers will make better decisions when purchasing from a dispensary or pharmacy."
—Mara Gordon, Co-Founder of Aunt Zelda’s and Zelira Therapeutics, U.S.
“I approach medical algorithms with skepticism—they are often reductionist and fail to reflect the complexity of real patient suffering. That is why the CannaKeys Chronic Pain Algorithm truly surprised me. It succeeds in condensing the most reliable current evidence while honoring the many clinical, personal, and safety considerations involved in medical cannabis care. This is a practical, comprehensive tool that keeps its focus exactly where it belongs: on the patient.”
— M. P. Guzman, M.D., Psychedelic Therapy Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
Published by CannaKeys (2025)
ISBN: 979-8-9902925-1-2