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 as a […]
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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 Dopesick—asking hard […]
Johnson & Johnson, Drug Distributors Settle to Pay $26B for Roles in Opioid Crisis
The $26 billion tab is the result of around 3,000 opioid-related lawsuits.
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 LGBTQIA+ community. […]
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.
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…
Cannabis Dispensaries Linked With Drop In Opiate-Related Deaths
A new study shows a connection between cannabis storefronts and decreased deaths due to opioids.
Opioid Prescriptions Decline in Canada Following Cannabis Legalization
A recent study examines the rate of opioid prescriptions in Canada before and after cannabis legalization.
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 him. The […]
Can cannabis be a substitute for prescription drugs?
In order for a prescription drug to reach the market, it must be extensively studied, first in animal and then in human […]