Medical Marijuana Use in Louisiana Linked to Reduced Reliance on Prescription Painkillers, Study Finds
A new study published in Substance Use & Misuse details how medical marijuana is serving as a substitute for prescription painkillers in Louisiana.
Researchers from the University of Louisiana surveyed more than 2,000 medical marijuana patients, examining patterns of use, reasons for treatment, and the impact on prescription medication habits.
Patients reported significant pain reduction, with average scores dropping by 3.4 points on a ten-point scale.
The findings also show that those already taking prescription pain medications were 1.5 times more likely to use marijuana less frequently.
In contrast, patients who had stopped using prescription painkillers were 26.5% more likely to increase their marijuana use.
Author summary: Medical marijuana reduces prescription painkiller use.
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