Legalizing marijuana leads to an 8% drop in opioid-related ER visits in first six months after law goes into effect, study finds

Legalizing recreational marijuana led to a 7.6% decrease in opioid-related ER visits over next six months, a new study findsBut after the six-month period ended, opioid hospitalizations went back up…

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UK may face an opioid addiction crisis like the US within FIVE YEARS, expert warns as pharmacies are caught handing out addictive painkillers without prescriptions

A BBC investigation revealed it is easy to get hold of opioids in the UKPharmacies were found to not be asking buyers proper questionsThe painkillers, including codeine and tramadol, are…

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