420 with CNW — Study: Utah’s Medical Cannabis Legalization Lowered Opioid Use by Patients with Chronic Pain

December 6, 2024 15:25:00

A recent study examining the use of prescribed opioids in Utah after medical cannabis legalization in the state highlights a significant reduction in opioid consumption among patients managing chronic pain. The findings also show a substantial decline in opioid prescription-related deaths since Utah authorized medical marijuana in 2018.

The study highlights the increasing use of cannabis for pain relief and its potential to lessen opiate dependence. It concludes that…

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