Those who smoked marijuana were almost six times more likely to develop misuse of prescription opioids and almost eight times more likely to develop an opioid use disorder, said Dr. Mark Olfson.
A new study found that although most adults who used marijuana did not develop an opioid use disorder, using marijuana significantly increased the risk of developing an opioid use disorder.
The brain’s number-one desire is a constant supply of energy. Sugars and sweet foods—even no-calorie sweeteners—trigger insulin, writes Dr. Drew Ramsey.