131 - Colorado, Cannabis and Opioids "HOT"
(Room 26A)
11 Sep 19
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Marijuana has been suggested as a tool to combat the national opioid epidemic. Colorado has had a medical marijuana program for 17 years, yet, in 2017, had a record number of opioid overdose deaths. In addition, Colorado has been among the leaders in recreational marijuana use. In this session, we’ll discuss the scientific evidence related to the use in marijuana for pain, as well as the societal effects.