• Age \>18 years

• Clinical diagnosis of SCD (HbSS, HbSC, HbSβ+; Thal, HbSβ0Thal, HbS variants)

• Baseline score of 60 or lower on the ASCQ-Me 7-day pain interference domain

• If on a SCD modifying therapy (hydroxyurea, regular blood transfusions, L-glutamine, voxelotor, crizanlizumab), on stable dose for at least 3 months

• If using opioids for pain at home, on stable dose for at least 3 months

• One urine toxicology negative for cannabinoids within 30 days of randomization

• Willing to abstain from cannabis, medical and illicit, during study weeks 1 through 4 • Not pregnant or nursing

• If a woman capable of becoming pregnant, willing to use a medically accepted form of birth control for the duration of study participation. Accepted forms include oral contraception, medroxyprogesterone, contraceptive implants or patch, surgical sterilization, total abstinence.

• Able to consent for research