Climbing the Evidence Pyramid: Dosing Considerations for Medical Cannabis in the Management of Chronic Pain
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Climbing the Evidence Pyramid: Dosing Considerations for Medical Cannabis in the Management of Chronic Pain
Keywords: Cannabidiol; Cannabis; Chronic pain; Dosing; Marijuana; Tetrahydrocannabinol.
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