Mark Leeds, D.O.
Mark Leeds, D.O.
Can Medical Marijuana Be Used To Fight Opioid Addiction?
Can Medical Marijuana Be Used To Fight Opioid Addiction?
Can Medical Marijuana Be Used To Fight Opioid Addiction?
Sunday 14th March 2021
Dr. Mark Leeds discusses if medical marijuana can aid opioid addiction recovery by alleviating withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
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Get the buttons here!Can Medical Marijuana Aid Opioid Addiction Recovery? Insights from Dr. Mark Leeds
Medical cannabis may help to make the Few Days of withdrawal symptoms and cravings more manageable.
Ever wondered if medical marijuana could play a role in opioid addiction recovery? In this episode, Dr. Mark Leeds takes a closer look at how cannabis might help ease opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings. While marijuana and opioids interact with different receptors in the brain, there's growing interest in using medical cannabis as a complementary therapy in addiction treatment. Dr. Leeds discusses the controversial marijuana maintenance program and the ongoing debate over legalizing marijuana for medical use.
He emphasizes the importance of considering patient preferences and beliefs when exploring treatment options. Though medical cannabis may not be suitable for everyone, it could offer relief for some patients when integrated into a broader recovery plan. Dr. Leeds also addresses the legal hurdles and the need for careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks associated with medical marijuana.
Tune in to hear his expert insights and learn how this alternative therapy might fit into the complex landscape of opioid addiction recovery.