States With Medical Marijuana Laws Saw 20% Drop In Some Opioid Prescriptions

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By Ben AdlinMay 28, 2020, 10:37 am154 pts
States with active medical marijuana laws saw certain opioid prescription rates drop nearly 20 percent compared to prohibition states, a first-of-its-kind study out of Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center has found. Authors said the findings underscore the importance of providing patients with pain…

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