For individuals reporting cannabis use, the odds of opioid misuse are reduced among individuals in states with medical ...

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A new study found no changes in opioid outcomes among the general population with the states' passage of medical and recreational marijuana laws. However, the findings also show decreases in opioid ...

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For individuals reporting past-year cannabis use, decreased odds of opioid misuse observed in states with medical cannabis legalization. (HealthDay News) — For individuals reporting cannabis use ...

A new study found no changes in opioid outcomes among the general population with the states’ passage of medical and recreational marijuana laws. However, the findings also show decreases in opioid ...