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Study finds daily opioid use fell 9 to 11 points after recreational cannabis legalization

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Legalizing cannabis for both medical and recreational use may lead to a decline in daily opioid use among people who inject drugs in the United States, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher (BUSPH).

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Study finds daily opioid use fell 9 to 11 points after recreational cannabis legalization

Legalizing cannabis for both medical and recreational use may lead to a decline in daily opioid use among people who inject drugs in the United States, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher (BUSPH).

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Friday, February 6, 2026.
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