Study: Pot Dispensaries Are Saving Lives

Did you know that in 2013, more than 16,000 people overdosed on prescription painkillers?

A lot of people don’t realize that treating chronic pain with pills is an imperfect science and carries plenty of risks. But a new study has shown that in the 18 states that allow medicinal marijuana dispensaries, fatal overdoses reduced by an average of 16 percent following legalization.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: Pot Dispensaries Are Saving Lives Did you know that in 2013, more than 16,000 people overdosed on prescription painkillers? A lot of people don’t realize that treating chronic pain with pills is an imperfect science and carries plenty of risks. But a new study has shown that in the 18 states that allow medicinal marijuana dispensaries, fatal overdoses reduced by an average of 16 percent following legalization. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health 10 Legit Medical Uses for Marijiuana    READ NOW The Most Important Differences Between the 2 Kinds of Pot    READ NOW “What About Long Term Effects?” 17 Frequently Asked Questions About Marijuana    READ NOW If We Legalize Pot, What’s the Best Way to Go About It?    READ NOW Trending Now • Why Would Someone Abuse ADD Drugs? • The Most Effective Birth Control for Overweight Women • What You Don’t Know About Squatting • 6 Surprisingly Simple Longevity Tests • Busting the Biggest Myths About Breast Cancer • Can Diet Really Improve RA Symptoms? • 4 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Diabetes Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.