Marijuana Legalization As A Means Of Dealing With Opiate Ods (Top voted first)

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Statistics point out that opioid overdose related deaths are significantly lower in states that have medical marijuana programs in place.

As a short or long term chronic pain patient, what are your views on this topic?

Do you think marijuana (CBD's included) has effectively secured its spot as a means of adjunctive pain management where the excessive use of opiates outweighs potential benefits?

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So says my Doctor. Others say it helps to get off opiates.

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David,

Absolutely! Before I started on a daily Rx for pain I used to consume marijuana a lot. I never had any problems sleeping or with depression, worked 75 hours every other week (Sat. 7am - Sun 7pm was 1 job, and I could sleep) and went to College Full Time.

Then I had to take Rx's here and there, and then came the drug panels. I wouldn't be here 15 years later if I continued to smoke. IMHO

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Is it safe to take percocet and then smoke marijuana? And if so, what should i expect? I have percocet for a severe infection in my mouth that causes me a lot of pain and the percocet seems like they wear off quicker than the marijuana.

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