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25 Billion Reasons (and Counting) on Why Big Pharma Hates Marijuana Legalization

But here’s where things get interesting, especially if you’re a pharmaceutical executive. By the study’s end, 55% of participants had reduced their prescription pain medication use, and 45% had cut back on over-the-counter pain medicines. The side effects? Mostly just dry mouth and sleepiness. Compare that to the novel-length list of potential complications from typical prescription pain medications.

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