The Case for Medical Marijuana
The Case for Medical Marijuana
Rather, a feasible solution would be to use an opioid-addiction model proposed by Claire Frezza, JD, of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in which the use of medicinal cannabis would be treated like methadone for opioid addiction. Patients in … Read more on Monthly Prescribing Reference
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“It's been found to be very effective in treating and preventing withdrawal from opiates,” Dautremont said. He prescribes it to patients exclusively for treating withdrawal. Methadone's main modern use is for opiate addiction. It comes as a powder and … Read more on Moose Jaw Times-Herald
Don't judge people for addictions – help them
The others are education; treatment and rehabilitation; and enforcement and control. The report acknowledges … Methadone prevents withdrawal and reduces cravings for people who are addicted to opiods such as heroin, oxycodone, or hydromorphone. Read more on St. Catharines Standard