Researchers Say Access to Medical Marijuana Might Help Cut Down on Opioid Use

States that have medical marijuanas programs have reportedly started to see a drop in the number of people requesting opioid prescriptions. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons this month suggests that the availability of medical marijuana has been responsible for an almost 20% drop in the number of opioids prescriptions written. In the study, researchers note that orthopedic surgeons are among the highest prescribers of opioids. Researchers…


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