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Could Medical Cannabis Break the Painkiller Epidemic?

Millions of Americans have been prescribed opioid painkillers and the results are catastrophic. As overdose deaths continue to spike there is a growing outcry for research into safer alternatives. Scientific America examined whether Marijuana might prove to be a less dangerous pain relief alternative.

Historically, marijuana has been used as a botanical medicine since the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, marijuana’s claim as a potential panacea is backed up by countless studies crediting its healing potential to its cannabidiol content. As the damage from the opioid epidemic spirals out of control it is time investigate natural and more healthful alternatives.