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Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode of the Making Public Health Personal podcast, host Laura Meoli-Ferrigon speaks with Danielle Greene, DrPH, MPH, MCHES, one of the authors of the groundbreaking study on medical cannabis and opioid prescriptions. The study, “Changes in Prescribed Opioid Dosages Among Patients Receiving Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain” found an association between receiving medical cannabis for chronic pain for a longer duration and a reduction in prescription opioid dosages.
Dr. Greene brings over 30 years of public health leadership experience to the discussion and shares her insights on how medical cannabis can be used as another tool in response to the opioid epidemic. Listen and learn about the history of cannabis and opioids in the country, the evolution of pain management practices, and the future of medical and recreational cannabis as more states legalize it. Join the conversation on how legalization can be done safely and equitably.
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Find out more about this study
Connect with Dr. Greene on LinkedIn
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Dr. Greene brings over 30 years of public health leadership experience to the discussion and shares her insights on how medical cannabis can be used as another tool in response to the opioid epidemic. Listen and learn about the history of cannabis and opioids in the country, the evolution of pain management practices, and the future of medical and recreational cannabis as more states legalize it. Join the conversation on how legalization can be done safely and equitably.
Episode Links:
Find out more about this study
Connect with Dr. Greene on LinkedIn
Download a text transcript of this episode
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