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 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025