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April 27, 2019  |  By Barb Martz In Marijuana

Substitution of Opioids With Cannabis Not Recommended for Treating Addiction

Substitution of Opioids With Cannabis Not Recommended for Treating Addiction

 

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A NIDA-led analysis of survey data from more than 280,000 young adults ages 18-35 suggests a link between cannabis use and increased risk of thoughts of suicide (suicidal ideation), suicide plan, and suicide attempt. Women who used cannabis at any level were more likely to have suicidal ideation or report a suicide plan or attempt than men. Depression and cannabis use disorder are treatable conditions and by better understanding the associations of different risk factors for suicidality, new targets for prevention and intervention could be identified for individuals at high risk. ... See MoreSee Less

Cannabis use may be associated with suicidality in young adults | National Institute on Drug Abuse

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NIH study suggests a link between cannabis use and higher levels of suicidal ideation, plan, and attempt
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Now, how will PA spend this money? As overdose deaths increase we need to think differently and spend wisely. Lives truly depend on it. ... See MoreSee Less

Pa. Attorney General announces $26 billion nationwide agreement with major opioid companies

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Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday an agreement was made with the nation’s major pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers to compensate up to $26 billion to address the op…
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