Could Legalizing Pot Reduce Accidental Deaths From Harder Drugs?
By Judy ForemanStates with legalized medical marijuana have fewer overdose deaths from narcotics. Exploring the medical and legal implications of this surprising correlation.
Judy Foreman is a syndicated health columnist who has hosted a weekly call-in radio show and has won more than 50 journalism awards. She is the author of “A Nation in Pain.”
States with legalized medical marijuana have fewer overdose deaths from narcotics. Exploring the medical and legal implications of this surprising correlation.
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