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April 2019

Marijuana as a cure for opioid use? Nation’s top drug scientist says she’s skeptical

(USA Today, March 20) As opioid misuse continues to grip the nation, some states are allowing medical marijuana to be used as a treatment for opioid addiction. However, Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), says there is currently no scientific evidence for… Read More »Marijuana as a cure for opioid use? Nation’s top drug scientist says she’s skeptical