Pubdate: Wed, 06 Apr 2016
Source: Herald, The (Everett, WA)
Copyright: 2016 The Daily Herald Co.
Contact:  http://www.heraldnet.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/190
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n211/a02.html
Author: Stan White

CANNABIS TREATS CHRONIC PAIN

Regarding the guest commentary, "Treatment, not punishment, will 
limit opioid problems": States that end cannabis (marijuana) 
prohibition are in a better position to help lower opioid addiction 
and death rates compared to states that perpetuate cannabis 
prohibition. Citizens may use opiates for chronic pain, which may 
lead to various addiction scenarios. Cannabis has shown to treat 
chronic pain, and in states where cannabis has been completely 
re-legalized, citizens may purchase the plant over the counter 
without a doctor's permission slip. It's a potential win-win 
situation that should be promoted.

Truthfully, Stan White Dillon, Colorado
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