The big news this week is Ohio’s vote to legalize marijuana. A round from The Hill on what is and isn’t legal. A few interesting studies this about marijuana and CBD as an alternative to opioids and sleep aids.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana https://apnews.com/article/ohio-marijuana-legalization-election-2023-6d15efb27fdcd41e7364f2b7cd3177f4
The Hill publishes what is and isn’t legal following the Ohio vote https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4300077-after-ohios-legalization-vote-heres-where-marijuana-is-and-isnt-legal/
Study finds CBD may be effective alternative to opioids https://www.marijuanamoment.net/cbd-effectively-treats-dental-pain-and-could-provide-a-useful-alternative-to-opioids-study-shows/
Rutgers University study suggests a link between legalized marijuana and reduced non-medical opioid use https://www.rutgers.edu/news/states-legalized-medical-marijuana-see-decline-nonmedical-opioid-use
Washington State University study shows cannabis users rely less on sleep aids https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2023/11/13/cannabis-users-appear-to-be-relying-less-on-conventional-sleep-aids/
Guidance from the Sleep Foundation on using cannabis as a sleep aid https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-aids/cannabis-and-sleep
