Press Resources for the Green Health Docs Chronic Pain Report
Use this media‑facing hub to quickly find quotable stats, charts you can run, and local angles. All assets below are cleared for publication with attribution.
About Green Health Docs
Green Health Docs is a physician‑led organization that helps patients explore safe, legal alternatives to traditional pain medications. We provide evaluations, education, and support to patients and caregivers seeking evidence‑informed approaches—including medical cannabis where permitted by state law. Our mission is to improve quality of life while promoting responsible, clinician‑guided care.
Overview for Journalists
This report examines chronic pain among U.S. adults with a focus on older adults, fielded in 2025. It explores duration and severity of pain, care pathways (including non‑opioid and cannabis‑based approaches), and impacts on daily life and caregiver burden. Findings are presented at the national level; where available, we include selected comparisons across demographics and care pathways to support different story angles.
Key Takeaways
- Long‑term burden: 51.5% have lived with chronic pain for 10+ years; 39.3% for 3–10 years.
- Daily use: 72.7% use cannabis daily for pain; 15.7% use it several times/week.
- Perceived effectiveness: 72.4% rated cannabis 8–10/10 for pain relief.
- Opioid‑sparing: After starting cannabis, 35% stopped all prescription pain meds; 14.8% stopped some; 11.6% reduced dose/frequency; 18% reported no change.
- Improvement: 55.5% reported significant improvement; 30.6% reported moderate improvement in pain.
- Sustainability: 87.8% say cannabis is a sustainable long‑term option.
Download the Full Report
Discover insights based on the survey results of 1,450 medical cannabis patients managing chronic pain.
Download the Press Kit
- Fast Fact Sheet (PDF): Topline stats, charts, pull‑quotes.
- Press Release (PDF): Short media note with key stats.
- Methodology (PDF): Methods summary.
- Chart Pack (ZIP): Five press‑ready PNG charts with captions/alt text.
- Complete Press Kit (ZIP): All assets in one archive.
Credit: Please credit Green Health Docs and link to this page.
Methodology
An online survey of U.S. adults fielded between March and August 2025. Responses were weighted by age, sex, and region to approximate national distributions. Self‑reported measures include pain duration/severity, treatment mix, and functional impacts. See the full PDF for sampling frame, response checks, and limitations.
Expert Quotes & Interviews
“Chronic pain remains a daily reality for many older adults. Our data suggest multimodal care—including non‑opioid options—can reduce reliance on opioids while improving quality‑of‑life outcomes.”
“Access barriers—cost, transportation, and specialist shortages—shape pain care just as much as clinical decisions. Local policy and payer choices matter.”
Interview availability: Same‑day interviews most weekdays; radio/TV friendly.
Story Angles We Can Support
- Aging & long‑term pain management (elder‑care hook)
- Opioid‑sparing strategies and access barriers
- Medical cannabis interest/uptake among older adults
- Rural access and payer coverage considerations
Media Contact: tyler@greenhealthdocs.com
FAQs
Can we publish your charts?
Yes. You may republish the provided charts online or in print with credit to Green Health Docs and a link back to this page. Please don’t alter the underlying data; cropping for layout is fine. If you need alternate sizes or file formats (SVG/EPS), email us and we can provide them quickly.
Do you have regional or metro-level data?
We’re publishing national‑level findings and selected comparisons (for example, by age group and treatment mix). If you need help localizing a story, we’re happy to suggest framing, public datasets, and context. Future editions may include additional breakouts depending on sample sizes and weighting. See the methodology PDF for details on representativeness and limitations.
What’s included in the press kit, and how can we use it?
The kit includes a one‑page factsheet, a short press note, a methods summary, and five press‑ready charts (PNG). All assets are cleared for editorial use with attribution to Green Health Docs. Where practical, please include a link back to this page so readers can access the full context and files. Captions and alt text are provided to simplify production.
How should we attribute the data?
Please credit: “Source: Green Health Docs, Medical Marijuana & Chronic Pain — 2025 patient survey.” When quoting specific figures, include the survey population (N=1,450) and note that results are self‑reported. If you need a shorter credit line for broadcast or graphics, “Source: Green Health Docs” is acceptable with a link in accompanying copy.
Can we interview a clinician or researcher?
Absolutely. We can arrange same‑day interviews with medical and research experts who can speak to chronic pain, non‑opioid strategies, and implications for older adults. Let us know your focus, deadline, and preferred format (phone/Zoom/radio/TV). Email tyler@greenhealthdocs.com and we’ll coordinate quickly.
Can we access de‑identified data or crosstabs?
We can share limited, de‑identified slices and crosstabs to support bona fide reporting. For larger or bespoke analyses, we can discuss feasibility and timelines or provide a brief analyst walkthrough under embargo. Full raw datasets are not publicly released to protect respondent privacy. See the methodology PDF for variable definitions.
Download the Full Report
Discover insights based on the survey results of 1,450 medical cannabis patients managing chronic pain.
How to Request Additional Info
- Email: tyler@greenhealthdocs.com with subject line “INFO REQUEST – [Outlet] – [Topic]”.
- Include: your focus (e.g., seniors/opioids/costs), any specific figures you plan to cite, preferred chart size (1080×1080 or 1200×675), and whether you need a quote or interview.
- Data access: we can share limited, de‑identified slices/crosstabs to support reporting; raw datasets aren’t public. We’ll provide a source line and figure filenames for fact‑checking.
- Attribution: please credit “Source: Green Health Docs, Medical Marijuana & Chronic Pain — 2025 patient survey (N=1,450)” and link back to this page.