AAACEUs Blog
Legal Marijuana and the Decrease in Opioid Use
By AAACEUs
As more states legalize medical and recreational marijuana, doctors may be replacing opioid prescriptions with suggestions to visit a local medical marijuana dispensary.
National Cancer Institute's Discussion on Medical Marijuana Use for Cancer Patients
By AAACEUs
Now that more states are legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes, patients are beginning to ask healthcare providers if marijuana could be helpful for their symptoms or side effects of treatments. As marijuana is federally illegal in the United States, it can be hard for healthcare professionals to find reliable and current information for their patients and families. The National Cancer Institute has published on its website a discussion of cannabis and cannabinoids relating to cancer.
