Combining opioids and marijuana may be advantageous for pain sufferers
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 15:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers report combining cannabinoids with morphine did not significantly increase impulsivity or memory impairment in a study conducted in rhesus monkeys. The findings suggest using opioids and marijuana together could offer a safe way to cut opioid dosage among patients suffering from pain and thereby reduce their risk of becoming addicted to opioids.