A Qualitative Investigation Into the Experiences of Medicinal Cannabis Use Among Chronic Pain and PTSD Patients in Israel

Or Gliksberg, Amany Hulaihel, Sharon R. Sznitman, Silviu Brill, Ben H. Amit, Shaul Lev-ran, Talma Kushnir, Daniel Feingold, Department of Psychology, Ariel University, Israel Center for Addiction and Mental Health , Department of Psychology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, School of Public Health, University of Haifa, Institute of Primary Health Care , University of Bern, Institute of Pain Medicine, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Cannabis Clinic, Reuth Rehabilitation Center, Tel Aviv, Lev Hasharon Medical Center, Adelson School of Medicine, Ariel University, Department of Psychology, Achva Academic College

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on July 30, 2025

Abstract

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In the last two decades, the use of cannabis for medical purposes has become legal in many countries and its use is steadily increasing. One of the most frequently cited reasons for prescribing medicinal cannabis (MC) is management of chronic pain, and in ...