Legalizing Marijuana Decreases Fatal Opiate Overdoses, Study Shows
Legalizing Marijuana Decreases Fatal Opiate Overdoses, Study Shows
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. In an effort to relieve that constant pain, the number of opiate prescriptions has nearly doubled over the last decade. Today, opiates like hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine flood the streets, driving up addiction rates and fatal opiate overdoses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially labeled the problem an “opiate epidemic.” As experts scramble to come up with a plan that combats the nation’s dependence on opiates, a new study published last week in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine indicates medical marijuana might be the key.
Legalizing Marijuana Decreases Fatal Opiate Overdoses, Study Shows
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