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Federal Study Links Cannabis Legalization to Lower Opioid Overdoses

New federally funded research from the University of Kentucky finds states with legal cannabis see significantly fewer opioid overdoses among insured adults, suggesting a substitution effect.

May 20, 2026
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New Study Links Medical Cannabis Access to Lower Opioid Use

New research shows medical cannabis patients reduced opioid use when programs were accessible and affordable, challenging gateway drug narratives as overdose deaths continue.

May 14, 2026
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Cannabis Helped Him Quit Opioids. His State Still Calls It a Crime.Medical Cannabis

Cannabis Helped Him Quit Opioids. His State Still Calls It a Crime.

A patient's account of using cannabis to overcome opioid dependency highlights the contradiction between America's overdose crisis and marijuana prohibition in 24 states.

May 1, 2026
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Survey of 3,500 Patients Shows Medical Cannabis Reduces Prescription Drug UseMedical Cannabis

Survey of 3,500 Patients Shows Medical Cannabis Reduces Prescription Drug Use

A survey of over 3,500 medical cannabis patients found reduced use of opioids, sleep aids, and antidepressants after starting cannabis treatment, with fewer reported side effects than prescription medications.

Apr 18, 2026
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