Study: Drug Rehab Experts Find Medical Marijuana Helpful, but with Risks
Ninety-three percent of Americans support legalizing medical marijuana. Now, thanks to new research, a sizable majority of substance abuse clinicians do, too.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Even though drug misuse professionals broadly back cannabis’s medical value, they also see risks associated with its use.
- Generally speaking, many medical professionals who treat substance use disorders (SUD) believe abstinence from recreational drugs is the best practice.
- “Overall,” the study’s authors note, “our results suggest that addictions treatment providers have mixed opinions about medical marijuana legalization.”
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