opioid use

Florida was one of several states last year to declare a state of emergency because of opioid abuse. But despite efforts by state and federal officials,…

Researchers looked at states with medical marijuana dispensaries and those that allow home cultivation. They found lower use of opioids, when compared with states where marijuana remains illegal.

According to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health, medical marijuana laws could be tied to reduced opioid use.