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This finding is corroborated by further research showing that the opioid prescription rate is lower by 6,38% in states with cannabis medical laws and that Colorado's adult cannabis law is associated with a reduction in the prescription rate of opioids. relative opioid overdose mortality rate between 1999 and 2010. "The anti-inflammatory Non-steroidal drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen cause gastrointestinal bleeding or kidney damage when used chronically. The toxicity of paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the second most common cause of transplantation which is responsible for 56000 emergency room visits, 2600 hospitalizations and 500 deaths annually in the United States. "adds Wurm However, researchers warn against the need for further research to understand the benefits and side effects of cannabis for health. On 1240 single responses, most were under the age of 50 (90%), with 42% of women. More than half (54%) reported having excellent or very good health. In summary, research finds that de facto Medical cannabis use is common among adults. Although adult use laws are often referred to as "recreational", the findings suggest that many clients use cannabis to relieve their symptoms. "The challenge is that health care providers are far behind when it comes to knowing which cannabis products are effective and which are not. As long as there is no other research on cannabis products that act on the symptoms, patients will make their own "trial and error", their own experiences, asking their friends, the media for advice. and dispensary employees, "says Wurm.