Cannabis versus Opioids infographics

Fatima cdz
Aug 25, 2017 · 1 min read

Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death among Americans under 50 years old. The ongoing opioid crisis bares much of the blame. Recent studies show how cannabis can help combat the opioid epidemic in a major way.

This amazing info graphic sheds even more light on cannabis versus opioids:

In legalized medical cannabis states, substituting opioids with cannabis and decreasing opioid overdose deaths have already been observed. Cannabis can be used to wean patients off their current opioid regimen and provide pain relief that is comparable to opioid treatment. There is the potential to fight addiction with CBD, reducing drug cravings and symptoms of withdrawal. More research is needed to identify specific treatment plans for pain relief and drug addiction, but it’s possible that a mixture of THC and CBD could be an effective medication against chronic pain and opioid drug dependence.

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