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Cannabis Certifications for Severe Chronic and Intractable Pain: Geographic Patterns across Pennsylvania, USA.
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- Cannabinoids in Chronic Pain: Clinical Outcomes, Adverse Effects and Legal Challenges.Neurology international · 2025Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Chronic pain is the most common qualifying condition found in states with legal (certified) access to medical cannabis (MC). We assessed the geographic distribution of MC certifications for severe chronic or intractable pain in Pennsylvania (PA) between 2018 and 2024, identifying relationships between community variables with the percentage of adults with an MC certification for pain. Methods: Using data from the PA Department of Health (PDOH) from 2018 to 2024 ( Results: There was almost a four-fold difference in the percent of adults with an MC certification for pain in the highest (Perry = 2.3%) versus lowest (Tioga = 0.6%) counties in 2024. Bradford and Tioga County had a significantly ( Conclusions: This study identified four-fold county-level disparities in MC certifications for pain. The association between median household income and MC pain certifications may indicate differences in accessibility of MC based on financial status. Further research may be warranted pending any changes to the legal status or demand for MC.
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