thanks for the article. I do try to keep up with the research. I am on an opiate and I hope in my lifetime, they will allow this kind of medication, to be used in pain control. Many who use this substance already know it works for pain. Science needs to move a bit faster. Politics has alot to do with it too. I would use THC if it were legal in my state. I would rather take that than the opiate I use now. Too bad we are not allowed choice in the matter. Lets hope that research can catch up so that more people can be helped. ginnie