Medical Marijuana Use in Louisiana
A study published in Substance Use & Misuse found that medical marijuana is reducing reliance on prescription painkillers in Louisiana.
Researchers from the University of Louisiana surveyed over 2,000 medical marijuana patients, examining use patterns, treatment reasons, 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.
- Those already taking prescription pain medications were 1.5 times more likely to use marijuana less frequently.
- Patients who had stopped using prescription painkillers were 26.5% more likely to increase their marijuana use.
Medical marijuana is serving as a substitute for prescription painkillers in Louisiana.
Author's summary: Medical marijuana reduces painkiller reliance.
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