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Date Posted: 16:38:09 08/26/14 Tue
Author: THC
Subject: Fewer Painkiller Deaths in States With Medical Marijuana
In reply to: THC 's message, "Cannabis Compounds Can Kill Cancer Cells" on 09:39:33 10/25/13 Fri

Fewer Painkiller Deaths in States With Medical Marijuana: Study
People with chronic pain may use pot instead of narcotics, researchers suggest

MONDAY, Aug. 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- States that have legalized medical marijuana tend to experience an unexpected benefit -- fewer overdose deaths from narcotic painkillers, a new study suggests.

Access to medical marijuana is associated with 25 percent fewer prescription drug overdose deaths each year compared to states where medical pot is illegal, according to findings published Aug. 25 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

http://www.clinicalconnection.com/health_news/Display_News.aspx?articleID=27806

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