Association between fatal opioid overdose and state medical cannabis laws in US national survey data, 2000-2011

Original research
by
Kim, June H. et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Assess whether state medical cannabis laws were associated with reduced risk of fatal opioid overdose between 2000-2011.

Findings/Key points

No association found

Design/methods

Data from the National Health Interview Survey & National Death Index

Keywords

Mortality
Policy/Regulatory
Barriers and enablers
Illegal drugs