The Impact of Medical Marijuana on the Opioid Crisis

Authors

Carl David Eastep, University of North Dakota

Files

Document Type

Poster

Description

• The opioid crisis dictates the need for research into alternative treatments for acute and chronic pain.

• Comprehensive literature review was conducted to determine if medical marijuana might play a role in the treatment of acute and chronic pain.

• The addiction profiles of medical marijuana and prescription opiates were compared along with the adverse effects and quality of life.

• No use for medical marijuana for the treatment of acute pain.

• Likely some benefits from medical marijuana for chronic pain.

• Addictive profile

• Marijuana – marijuana withdrawal syndrome.
• Prescription Opiates – highly addictive

• Adverse Effects

• Prescription Opiates > Marijuana

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

Degree Name

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

First Advisor

Daryl Sieg

Publication Date

2019

Keywords

Marijuana & Medical Marijuana; Cannabis & Cannabinoid; Acute & Chronic Pain; Opiates & Opioids; Addiction & Addiction Profile; Mortality; Opioid Deaths; Marijuana Deaths; Quality of Life

Disciplines

Pharmaceutical Preparations

Recommended Citation

Eastep, Carl David, "The Impact of Medical Marijuana on the Opioid Crisis" (2019). Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters. 136.
https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/136