Opioid Use by Cancer Patients Declines Since Legalization of Medical Marijuana

To remember

  • Legalization of medical marijuana has been associated with a 6-19% relative reduction in opioid dispensing in middle-aged patients in active cancer treatment.

Why is this important?

  • Patients undergoing cancer treatment can use medical marijuana as a substitute for opioids.
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