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Cannabis could help people cut down or stop opioid use, research shows (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 2 months ago by StevenSaus@midwest.social to c/health@lemmy.world

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cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/15659995

New research from the University of Southern California indicates cannabis may help individuals reduce or quit opioid use. Lead author Sid Ganesh, a PhD student at USC's medical school, interviewed 30 opioid and cannabis users in Los Angeles. Participants, receiving services from a methadone clinic and syringe exchange, found cannabis useful for managing opioid use due to easier access. The study, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, highlights cannabis's role in easing withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

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[–] Ostrakon@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Which do you think is easier to quit outright? Heroin, thc, nicotine, or alcohol?