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Marijuana has 'great deal of potential' to treat opioid use disorder, study finds, predicting it'll become more common in treatment


Newly published research that combines an academic literature review with a survey of university students concludes that marijuana is likely an effective tool in reducing harm caused by opioid use disorder, while noting that “perceptions and knowledge vary.” “Upon a review of the literature, it is reasonable to conclude that cannabis has some efficacy in […]

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