Cannabis isn't a gateway drug that can spark a person's desire to try narcotics, a new study found.File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI |There's no link at all between weed use and a person's use of illicit opioids, one way or the other, a new review concludes. Cannabis isn't a gateway drug that can spark a person's desire to try narcotics, results show. On the other hand, weed … [Read more...] about Study finds no link between marijuana use and starting or stopping opioids
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Weed Sales Are Beating Eggs
2022. What a year it was, my friends. The year when cannabis sales in the United States surpassed not just one, but several traditional treats. Opioids, chocolate, chicken eggs, and craft beer all fell victim to the growing popularity of pot. Who would have thought that God's Kale would one day reign supreme?But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before we jump into the details … [Read more...] about Weed Sales Are Beating Eggs
Colorado doctors can now recommend medical marijuana in place of opioids
Attention Connecticut Senators and Representatives! Why is it that Connecticut won't help combat the opioid crisis it helped start? Please... we urge you to make a difference. Push for advancements to the State Medical Program and have the Department of Consumer Protections approve medical cannabis to help combat opiate addiction and give residents hope! Please share … [Read more...] about Colorado doctors can now recommend medical marijuana in place of opioids
Why taking care of our veterans means legalizing cannabis
Written By: Steve Kennedy This year, Connecticut lawmakers face a choice: to fully legalize cannabis, or to continue enforcing harmful drug laws that unfairly burden the sick, the poor, people of color, and veterans like me. There has been robust debate in the state over the merits of legalization of adult-use cannabis. Missing from many of these conversations, however, … [Read more...] about Why taking care of our veterans means legalizing cannabis
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma exploring bankruptcy -sources
According to Reuters: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP is exploring filing for bankruptcy to address potentially significant liabilities from roughly 2,000 lawsuits alleging the drugmaker contributed to the deadly opioid crisis sweeping the United States, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The potential move shows how Purdue and its wealthy owners, the … [Read more...] about OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma exploring bankruptcy -sources
Weekend News Recap
Weekend News Recap Here are some news articles you might have missed over the weekend with the Oscars taking over all the conversations today. Stay informed by checking out Dabbin Dad each week for all of your cannabis information. March 5th, 2018 New Studies Show that Legal Cannabis Access Reduces Opioid Abuse More and more studies are … [Read more...] about Weekend News Recap