Study: Colorado's Drop in Opioid Distribution Followed Legal Marijuana

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By Marijuana MomentAug 3, 2019, 9:00 am285 pts
Since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, the number of opioid prescriptions for pain fell significantly compared with two states where access to cannabis for adult-use is still illegal, a new study found. While a robust body of research has demonstrated a link between legal access to medical marijuana…

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