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Opioids are a class of drug that includes synthetics like fentanyl and heroin. Addiction to opioids has been deemed a national epidemic in North America, and cannabis has shown to be a replacement for the often prescribed drug. Read about cannabis news as it relates opioids in the featured articles below.


House Rules Committee Blocks Opioid Crisis Amendments

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by Guest ContributorJune 15, 2018July 3, 2025

Illinois Lawmakers Approve Bill Opening MMJ Program to Opioid Patients

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by Graham AbbottJune 15, 2018July 3, 2025

Louisiana Gov. Signs MMJ Expansions Into Law

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by Graham AbbottJune 4, 2018July 3, 2025
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Study: New York MMJ Patients Reduced Opioid Intake, Saved Money on Meds

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by TG BranfaltMay 9, 2018July 3, 2025
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Iowa House GOP Threatens to Pull Opioid Bill over MMJ Amendment; Sponsor Pulls Amendment

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by TG BranfaltMay 1, 2018July 3, 2025
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Illinois Legislature Considering Bills to Allow MMJ Use for Opioid Dependence and Schoolchildren

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by TG BranfaltApril 30, 2018July 3, 2025

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Will Allow Flower Under MMJ Expansion

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by TG BranfaltApril 17, 2018July 3, 2025
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Study: MMJ Access Reduces Opioid Prescribing

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by TG BranfaltApril 3, 2018July 3, 2025
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Study: CBD Could Prevent Drug and Alcohol Relapse

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by TG BranfaltMarch 26, 2018July 3, 2025
More U.S. citizens are killed by opiate overdose each yeah than have ever died from the use of cannabis.

Study Finds 51% of Participants Replace or Reduce Painkiller Use with MMJ

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by TG BranfaltMarch 20, 2018July 3, 2025

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