Opioids

Canadian Groups Gives Free Weed And Edibles To Fight Opioid Abuse

Volunteer groups in Canada are providing relief to people struggling with addiction by giving away free marijuana and cannabis edibles…

3 years ago

Hulu’s Dopesick Hammers Purdue Pharma for Role in Opioid Crisis

Last week, NPR TV critic and adjunct professor at Duke University Eric Deggans hosted a Twitter Spaces discussion on Hulu’s…

3 years ago

Is weed gay?: Cannabis and queer health

Queer health and weed go hand in hand. Cannabis plays a significant role in the health and wellness of the…

4 years ago

Canadian Study Finds Significant Reduction In Opioid Use Linked To Medical Cannabis Authorizations

Another recent study found a correlation between medical cannabis and a reduction in opioid use.

4 years ago

Cannabis Use By Methadone Maintenance Patients Associated With Fewer Opioid Overdoses

The use of cannabis by patients enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program is associated with fewer nonfatal…

4 years ago

Cannabis Dispensaries Linked With Drop In Opiate-Related Deaths

A new study shows a connection between cannabis storefronts and decreased deaths due to opioids.

4 years ago

Opioid Prescriptions Decline in Canada Following Cannabis Legalization

A recent study examines the rate of opioid prescriptions in Canada before and after cannabis legalization.

4 years ago

Florida high school official fired for using legal medical marijuana

Gulf War veteran Mike Hickman used legal medical cannabis instead of dangerous opioids. When district officials found out, they fired…

4 years ago

Can cannabis be substitute for prescription drugs?

In order for a prescription drug to reach the market, it must be extensively studied, first in animal and then…

4 years ago