Medical Marijuana and Opioid Use Disorder
Can Medical Marijuana Help Opioid Use Disorder? Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious medical condition that involves ongoing dependence on opioids, such as heroin and prescription painkillers. Opioids are highly dangerous drugs that can easily result in overdose, coma, and death if misused. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 128 people …