STUDY: Cannabis reduces chronic pain patients use of opioids Ian Price November 24, 2021 1 min read A new study shows chronic pain patients significantly reduce their use of opioids following the initiation of Cannabis Therapy. The head of a Virginia Marijuana Advocacy Group tells WFIR’ Ian Price that that’s nothing new: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Two working fires in RoanokeNext: Hot pursuit in Bedford County ends in accident Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025