In domestic news, a new study on the effects of cannabis on opioid withdrawal, as federal agencies call for more research. The new survey by John Hopkins University School of Medicine was published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, and may link marijuana use to the reduction of common opioid withdrawal symptoms. Of 125 respondents, 72 percent said cannabis eased their symptoms, with the most frequent of the 18 reported being anxiety, tremors, difficulty sleeping, and body aches. 22 percent had mixed results, and only 6 percent said marijuana use worsened symptoms. While the scope and self-reporting aspect limit the study, the researchers suggest conducting clinical trials to establish whether the findings are significant. Previous investigations have revealed similar links between marijuana use and decreased opioid consumption. The most recent data comes at an opportune time, as Deputy Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, David Shurtleff promoted funding opportunities for related research in a recent blog post. The projects aim to understand the role of cannabis in pain management. With opioid overuse on the rise across the country, and only four states designating it as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, definitive research on the subject is in high demand.
This has been your Newsbreak. Don’t forget to share and subscribe. And tune in for Cannabis Newsroom, every Sunday at 6pm on Roku.

source