Would legalizing medical marijuana help curb the opioid epidemic? quoting : Fox News

Previous studies reported associations between medical marijuana and reductions in Marijuana prescriptions, opioid-related vehicle accidents and opioid-overdose deaths. In a 2014 study, Dr. Marcus Bachhuber found deaths from opioid overdoses fell by 25 percent in states that legalized medical marijuana. Shi analyzed hospitalization records from 1997 through 2014 for 27 states, nine of which implemented medical marijuana policies. An estimated 60 percent of Americans now live in the 28 states and Washington, D.C. where medical marijuana is legal under state law. "Instead, medical marijuana laws may have reduced hospitalizations related to opioid pain relievers," said study author Yuyan Shi, a public health professor at the University of California, San Diego.




Rep. Allen Peake (R-Macon, yellow tie), sponsor of a medical cannabis bill, celebrates its passage with advocates following House passage TuesdayATLANTA -- A bill to expand treatments eligible for medical marijuana overwhelmingly passed the Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday. The House bill allows the use of cannabis oil, derived from marijuana, to treat a list of conditions. "I'm grateful we've moved the ball," said Rep. Allen Peake (R-Macon), who has sponsored medical marijuana bills the last several sessions. The state Senate previously passed a bill to reduce that amount, but withdrew that requirement during negotiations with House members. The bill needs Senate approval between now and Thursday in order to go to the Governor for his signature.

Georgia House approves compromise to expand medical marijuana program

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