For a long time, cannabis had a bad reputation. It was portrayed by the media, as well as the government itself, as a sort of dangerous gateway drug that must be avoided in order to live a productive and successful life. However, times have now changed. Nowadays, there is plenty of information about the benefits of using cannabis – particularly when it comes to pain relief in patients. Now a special journal issue has been put together by experts on the subject to push further acceptance and adoption of cannabis as a form of modern medication.