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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    Cannabis and opioids might not be the best treatment for chronic pain

    Cannabis and opioids might not be the best treatment for chronic pain


    A new study's found media attention focuses almost entirely on drug treatments when it comes to chronic pain.

    Lead researcher Dr Hemakumar Devan says almost no attention is given to non-drug treatments.

    He says the best evidence is for non-drug treatments such as mindfulness, relaxation, and exercise.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Law and Order:
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    Business:
    Tower Insurance must pay a 7 million dollar penalty for overcharging customers 16:17

    Rugby:
    New Zealand Rugby are confident fans will flock to every All Blacks home test in 2026 - despite one possible fixture clash with the Warriors on the horizon 16:07

    Entertainment:
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    Rugby:
    New Zealand Rugby are open to early kickoff times and other initiatives to get fans through the gate 15:27

    Environment:
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    Entertainment:
    Shonda Rhimes felt like she had been "stung by a thousand bees" when she became famous 15:20

    Cricket:
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    Motoring:
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