Marijuana’s association with other drugs:
You’ve heard that it’s a “gateway drug”? That’s not even the half of it…
AmericanAddictionCenters.org: the dangers of combining codeine and weed.
Duke University School of Medicine: cannabis and tobacco co-use is on the rise in the U.S., especially among middle and older aged adults.
The Drug Report: “People over profits: drug liberalization receives pushback around the globe.”
Healio: (video 11/2024) of Dr. James Berry “there are significant parallels between the medicinal marijuana and opioid epidemics.”
Journal of Addiction Medicine: this study (2018) shows that medical marijuana users are more likely to use prescription drugs medically and non-medically.
OPB (On Point Broadcasting): national study highlights racial disparities in opioid overdoses and lack of treatment access.
S.A.M.: marijuana and opioids, a one page informational.
S.A.M.: the rise of “Tobacco 2.0” as marijuana use substantially increases and tobacco use declines.
Westword News: Colorado tops U.S. in cocaine use…. again.
WSJ: social media giant Meta continues to allow ads for illegal cocaine and other drugs on its platforms Facebook and Instagram.