Most chronic pain patients in Ohio were willing to try medical marijuana and wanted to reduce opioid use

84.3% were willing to consider medical marijuana. 67.6% wanted to use fewer opioids after starting MMJ. 93.6% were amenable to following their specialist's recommendations about concurrent opioid-MMJ use. The greatest concern was affordability (2.98/5). Older patients were less likely to prefer inhaled forms (p=0.023).

Online survey (MMIQ) administered to 1,047 chronic pain patients at a pain medicine center in Ohio. 242 responses (23.1%). Average age 51-60 years, 70.7% female, 60.7% current opioid users. Assessed willingness, compliance intent, and concerns.

In a region heavily affected by the opioid crisis, chronic pain patients' overwhelming willingness to try medical marijuana and reduce opioid use suggests strong patient demand for cannabis as a pain management option.

The high willingness to follow provider recommendations suggests an opportunity for pain specialists to guide medical marijuana integration into treatment plans, potentially reducing opioid reliance with appropriate oversight.

Low response rate (23.1%) with online-only administration likely skewing toward younger, more tech-savvy patients. Single clinic in Ohio. Patients not yet using MMJ, so attitudes may differ from actual behavior. Self-reported willingness may overestimate real-world compliance.