FRChronic pain
Chronic pain affects about one in five Canadian adults. Some patients turn to medical cannabis when usual treatments are no longer enough — always under a licensed practitioner's assessment.
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Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond three months, often tied to injury, arthritis, nerve damage or a long-term condition. It can disrupt sleep, mood and daily function, and doesn't always respond to conventional approaches.
Medical cannabis and chronic pain
In Canada, medical cannabis is sometimes considered within a pain-management plan when other options have been tried without enough success. It is not a first-line treatment and is not right for everyone. A practitioner reviews your history, current medications and goals before any decision, and determines whether any precautions apply in your case.
What the evidence shows
The AHRQ's final 2025 living systematic review update includes 29 randomized trials and 15 observational studies. It found that some comparable THC-to-CBD products and some high-THC products may provide small short-term pain improvements for select people. Most evidence involved neuropathic pain. Dizziness, sedation and nausea were more frequent with several THC-containing products.
What it does not establish
The new 2025 studies did not change the main conclusions. Functional improvement was absent or below a small threshold depending on the product, and oral CBD alone did not improve pain or function in the included trials. Evidence remains insufficient for whole-plant cannabis, most topical products, effects on opioid use and several long-term harms. Results for one specific product do not automatically apply to every product.
Points to discuss during the assessment
- The type of pain and its likely cause
- Treatments already tried and their effects
- Current sedating or opioid medications
- Measurable goals such as sleep or specific daily activities
Important precautions
- Adverse effects can include drowsiness, dizziness, impaired attention, anxiety or a faster heart rate.
- THC can impair driving and the operation of machinery; never drive while impaired.
- Particular caution is required during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with some heart conditions, or with a personal or family history of psychosis.
- Tell the practitioner about all current medications and supplements so possible interactions can be assessed.
How an assessment works
The request begins remotely throughout Quebec, with no family-doctor referral. The practitioner then determines the required assessment format and may require an in-person visit.
Request online
You leave only your contact details, general topic and best time to reach you — no sensitive medical information.
Clinical assessment
A licensed practitioner reviews your symptoms, history and treatments already tried.
Practitioner's decision
If medical cannabis is appropriate, they issue a document specifying your daily amount.
Registration and follow-up
We guide you toward a licensed seller; the practitioner provides clinical follow-up and adjusts treatment when needed.
Your assessment — Chronic pain
Leave only your contact details and the best time to reach you. Requests received during business hours get a same-day callback. This public form asks for no sensitive medical information; the practitioner will assess your situation during the consultation.
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Another question?
Related conditions and useful resources
Continue with the most relevant pages on options, safety and next steps. Every case remains individually assessed by a licensed practitioner.
Get assessed
Start your request online without a family-doctor referral. A licensed practitioner then determines the assessment format required for your situation.
General information, not medical advice. Coverleaf does not diagnose and does not guarantee any prescription. For adults of legal age. Emergency: 911.