Chronic pain is prevalent. A 2016 report estimates that over 20% of adults in the United States have experienced some form of chronic pain. Of those 50 million Americans, 8% suffer from some form of high impact chronic pain; pain that has lasted over three months and prohibits them from performing important activities in their daily lives.
Chronic pain is persistent. It can present as headaches, arthritis, or irritable bowel syndrome, to name just a few. Regardless of how it manifests; when it shows up, chronic pain sticks around. Chronic pain occurs daily and can last for weeks, months, or years.
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Chronic pain is expensive. In more ways than one. On the national level, it costs Americans an estimated $560 billion in medical expenses, disability programs, and productivity. On the personal level, it can cost sufferers the ability to perform many activities of daily life. With chronic pain, it is difficult to socialize, focus, sleep, and generally take care of yourself. As stress from work and life heightens, chronic pain becomes more costly.
Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended that cannabis be reclassified from a Schedule I Controlled Substance to a Schedule III Controlled Substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. In a PM360 article Rescheduling Cannabis to a Schedule III Controlled Substance: A Regulator’s Perspective,
As more states legalize the use of cannabis, it can be challenging for employers to keep up and find reliable information. A recent Benefits Pro article, Employees are more likely to apply for jobs that offer cannabis benefits, shares findings from an EO Care ...
1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime, and 40% of cancer patients use cannabis for treatment of symptoms. But clinical guidance for cannabis is difficult to find. That’s why Imerman Angels is partnering with EO Care — the first clinically guided cannabis health and wellness solution for employers, payers, and associations — to provide cannabis care and advice to members. ImermanAngels.org visitors will be able to access educational content including whether cannabis is right for them, how to optimize use, and even how to reduce use.
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