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 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026 Roanoke metal studio crafts massive entrance sign for FloydFest 26 Ian Price July 17, 2026