Analysis shows reduced opioid use alongside increased hospital events in cancer care, indicating the need for more evidence on cannabis policies.
Recent findings by Hu and colleagues are discussed that medical cannabis legalization with dispensary availability was associated with reduced strong opioid use but increased acute hospital events. Research gaps on cannabis laws are highlighted, including mechanisms of adverse events, heterogeneity in effects, and impacts on pain, quality of life, and substance use in cancer care.
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