Millions of people suffer from some form of chronic pain or another. Additionally, patients are often prescribed over-the-counter painkillers after certain surgeries and procedures. As THC has gained notoriety as an effective pain reliever in recent years, many people are turning to cannabis to treat their pain. In this article, we will discuss some of the risks of using opioid medications to treat pain and the benefits of using THC gummies for pain relief.

THC vs Prescription Painkillers

The main family of painkillers used to treat pain is called opioids. They reduce the perception of pain by binding to specific locations in the brain. However, because of the possibility of abuse, they are not as widely available. Opioids function by attaching themselves to spinal cord and brain pain receptors. This results in a change in how pain is felt as well as a blockage of pain signals. Both chronic and acute pain are effectively relieved by them, and they even have the capacity to produce euphoria, which could lead to substance misuse. Long-term use usually results in a building tolerance, requiring higher dosages to get the same results. The user eventually takes additional drugs as a result of this cycle as the prior dosage is no longer as effective and Opioid Use Disorder can develop.

THC can be used to relieve pain without subjecting a person to the risks that come along with opioid use. Cannabis may become a common substitute for opioids. Cannabis presents an alternative paradigm for those coping with pain, in contrast to opioids. Compared to opioids, cannabinoids have a lower risk of addiction. This is because of the different ways opioids and cannabinoids function. While opioids interact with pain receptors in the brain, cannabinoids interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, or ECS.

THC Gummies for Pain Relief

Although THC is well-known for its psychoactive effects, it also works incredibly well as a pain reliever. This is due to THC's unique ability to engage directly with receptors inside the endocannabinoid system, or ECS, of the body. Sleep cycles, appetite, emotional reaction, and pain response are just a few of the many processes that the ECS controls. THC gummies are frequently used by persons with chronic pain, including arthritis, as a pain reliever. 

While using THC may result in a few side effects, these are extremely mild when compared to those produced by opioid use. The most common side effects people experience when using THC are lethargy, dry mouth, and increased appetite. The best way to minimize unwanted side effects is to use measured doses of THC. Happy Fruit makes this simple by providing customers with high-quality THC gummies which contain consistent, measured amounts of cannabinoids. For example, each of our Mellow Mango gummies contains exactly 5 mg of THC. They are also vegan-friendly. All of this can be verified by viewing the lab test results for our gummies on our website. Visit Happy Fruit’s online shop to learn more about our wide selection of THC gummies!