Our new study with @UA_Pharmacology in PAIN Journal reveals that Cannabis sativa terpenes can match morphine in reducing chronic neuropathic pain. Even better, combining the two boosts relief without negative side effects. University of Arizona Health Sciences #PainManagement bit.ly/4bys7z5

The survey ends one week from today! If you're a healthcare leader or professional in rural AZ dealing with #pain management and #addiction issues, participate in a survey about #opioid stewardship programs and receive a free 60-minute OSP training video: redcap.link/yryg2jhg

The Arizona Pharmacy Association is pleased to present a 4 day annual conference that provides continuing education, recognition, and networking opportunities for pharmacy professionals of all practice settings. Sign up today! bit.ly/3K2wVAy

Our understanding of how pain may be produced in males and females just took a big step forward! A University of Arizona Health Sciences study led by Frank Porreca, PhD, identified functional sex differences in nociceptors, the specialized nerve cells that produce pain. More: bit.ly/4bRZDjD

ICYMI: Check out this great Newsweek article by Lydia Smith about Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction research on sex differences in how pain is produced: bit.ly/45lNMIi

For people with #migraine, limiting the use of electronic devices before bedtime and following other sleep health tips could be an easy way to limit the likelihood of migraine attacks. Read our paper in Brain Communications: bit.ly/3RXPQ3P #chronicpain #sleep

Pharmacology professor John Streicher is finding a way to make opioids safer and more effective using Heat shock protein 90 inhibitors. Read about the study published in the Nature Portfolio journal Scientific Reports: bit.ly/4fgI7HU. #opioids University of Arizona Health Sciences UA College of Medicine – Tucson

New study alert! University of Arizona Health Sciences reveals adults with chronic pain are more prone to anxiety & depression, yet access mental health care less often. Let's break the stigma and prioritize mental health for all! #ChronicPain #MentalHealthMatters bit.ly/3SB75s5

During #OverdoseAwarenessWeek, we are celebrating Policy Director @BethMeyerson, who is making a difference in the lives of people with substance use disorder through harm reduction research and community outreach. Watch: bit.ly/4dJm8Iy #opioids

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we salute the work of peer support specialists, who use their lived experience to help others in recovery. Change your life and help others by becoming a peer: bit.ly/3Z0pGln. #TogetherWeCan #OverdoseAware2024

Join us tomorrow for Wellness and Wonder, a free expo at U of A Health Sciences. We'll be talking about #cannabis, #chronicpain and #addiction at 1 p.m. in HSIB Room 305.

Have you ever wondered what pain physicians do? Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD, explains how #pain specialists can help people with #chronicpain thrive. Watch now: bit.ly/3XP4Lkc

Youth benefit from having a trusted adult to talk to about safe #cannabis use. Educators and parents can help prevent risky behavior by incorporating these tips and resources for talking to youth about cannabis. Watch: bit.ly/3Xdgg4v

Outreach workers can support regular conversations about cannabis between parents and youth, helping to establish safer norms around cannabis use. Video resource: bit.ly/3Xdgg4v

Cannabis use isn’t recommended before age 25, but that advice is not always followed. AzCANN developed a video resource to help health educators share information designed to decrease the risk of health issues from #cannabis Watch: bit.ly/3yEE5ZM

Public health workers and health educators: are there youth in your community who may be using #cannabis? AzCANN has a video resource that you can use to help reduce the risk of health issues due to cannabis: bit.ly/3yEE5ZM

We are honored to be part of the national conversation about chronic #pain. Two of our papers were recently cited in the CDC NCHS November Data Brief (read it here: bit.ly/4gJY2Pd).

New research: Pre-surgery stress in females may increase levels of prolactin, a hormone that could increase post-op pain. Reducing prolactin levels before surgery may improve recovery and reduce the need for opioids. Study published in PNASNews. 🔗 bit.ly/3SdCH6p