STUDY: Cannabis reduces chronic pain patients use of opioids Ian Price November 24, 2021 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Two working fires in RoanokeNext: Hot pursuit in Bedford County ends in accident Related Stories Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering Ian Price February 3, 2026 0