Limitations to studies looking at reduced number of opioid prescriptions with introduction of legalized cannabis

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Health Headlines Commentary for April 4, 2018

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Source:

New studies show that legal cannabis access reduces opioid abuse

Reference:

Association Between US State Medical Cannabis Laws and Opioid Prescribing in the Medicare Part D Population

Association of Medical and Adult-Use Marijuana Laws With Opioid Prescribing for Medicaid Enrollees

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