June 17, 2024dispensaries, Opioids, Oregon, recreational cannabis, Study

Study Finds Lower Opioid Prescription Rates in Areas with Cannabis Dispensaries Nearby

The results of a recent study found that closer proximity to cannabis dispensaries in a community leads to a lower rate of […]

February 27, 2024Addiction, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, Chronic Pain, epidemic, Harm Reduction, Health, hydrocodone, medical cannabis, morphine, Opioid Crisis, opioid use disorder, Opioids, stimulants, Study

Can Cannabinoids Help People Wean Off Opioids?

Doctors desperately need tools to battle the opioid epidemic, and they’re turning to cannabinoids for new ways to approach the problem of […]

December 1, 2023Addiction, Australia, cannabis use, Dr Jack Wilson, Health, heroin, opioid use disorder, Opioids, Study, substance abuse, University of Sydney

New Study Suggests Cannabis Does Not Help Opioid Use Disorder

A long-term study on opioid addiction and cannabis use found little to no evidence that using cannabis can help addicts reduce or […]

November 27, 2023Åbo Akademi University, cannabis use, Finland, Health, Holistic, Medical Marijuana, Opioids, pain, pain relief, Study

Study: MMJ, Opioids Comparable in Treating Pain––Weed Carries More ‘Holistic’ Relief

There has been plenty of recent research affirming that medical cannabis is indeed a suitable alternative to opioids, with many users finding […]

November 2, 20232018 Farm Bill, cbd, hemp, Laws, legalization, Opioid Crisis, opioid prescriptions, Opioids, Study

Access to CBD Leads to Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions, Study Shows

A recent report published in the Southern Economic Journal on Oct. 26 found evidence that legal access to CBD has helped lead […]

September 12, 2023Anthony Armour, cbd, dea, Drug Test, hemp, News, oil, Opioids

DEA Doubles Down on Decision To Fire Agent Who Tried To Replace Opioids With CBD

The Drug Enforcement Administration recently defended their decision to fire an “outstanding” special agent fired earlier this year for using CBD oil […]

July 24, 2023ACDF, Health, medical cannabis, neck fusion, North American Spine Society Journal, Opioids, orthopedics, recovery, spine, Study, Surgery, University of Connecticut

Study: Cannabis Users Use Less Opioids When Recovering from Neck Fusion Surgery

There are already a number of studies showing how cannabis use can curb opioid use, in relation to myriad ailments and conditions. […]

June 15, 2023Addiction, alcohol, American Psychiatric Association, cannabis consumption, cigarettes, Health, Morning Consult, naloxone, News, Opioids, survey, Technology, tobacco, vapes

Americans Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol And Cigarettes (And Less Addictive Than Technology)

Americans say that cannabis is much less dangerous than opioids, alcohol, and cigarettes, according to a new survey conducted by the American […]

May 4, 2023CANADA, cancer, Harvard, Health, Ireland, medical cannabis, Opioid Crisis, Opioids, pain, painkillers, Study

New Study Finds Cannabis A Safe, Effective Treatment For Cancer Pain

A new study led by a team of Irish, American and Canadian researchers has determined that medical cannabis is a safe and […]

April 18, 2023CBMP, Chronic Pain, data, Health, medical cannabis, Opioids, quality of life, Study

Study: Medical MJ Improves Quality of Life, Reduces Opioid Use in Chronic Pain Patients

Many cannabis advocates and consumers are already well aware of the many benefits of the plant, one being its potential to curb […]