Cannabis Flower (IMAGE) University of New Mexico Caption UNM researchers found further evidence that cannabis can significantly alleviate pain with the average user experiencing a three-point drop in pain suffering on a 0-10 point scale. Credit Esteban Lopez Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.