Chronic pain disrupts daily routines and severely affects the quality of life of millions of people around the world. Only those who are affected by it can fully appreciate the effective and long-lasting relief, once they finally get it. This is because chronic pain can persist even with the use of various painkillers. Many people with chronic pain find it hard to get any relief with traditionally available medications. Recently, with the increased legalization and availability of medical marijuana, its pain-relieving properties are becoming available to the wider public. This article will focus on revealing the facts about the use of medical marijuana and its advantages, possible side effects, and its overall effect on chronic pain therapy. What is a chronic pain? Chronic pain is any kind of pain that persists over a long period of time, usually longer than twelve weeks. It can be a consequence of an acute condition, injury, or illness, but this is not always the case. The intensity of chronic pain is subjective and it differs from person to person. It can be mild during rest and stronger during certain movements. In the most serious cases, it can be incapacitating. Chronic pain primarily affects physical activity.