There is no doubt that the opioid crisis in the United States continues. In 2022, more than 80,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose, while nearly 10 million abused the drugs. One aspect of the opioid crisis that receives little attention, however, is its impact on seniors. In 2021, more than 50,000 seniors suffered an […]
There is no doubt that the opioid crisis in the United States continues. In 2022, more than 80,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose, while nearly 10 million abused the drugs. One aspect of the opioid crisis that receives little attention, however, is its impact on seniors. In 2021, more than 50,000 seniors suffered an […]
Concept photo: Medical cannabis replaces pills getty A new study suggests that cannabis may help some people reduce or stop their opioid use. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California and published this week in Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Using […]
