Can cannabis offer a lifeline in the battle against drug addiction, particularly for those grappling with the perils of stimulants like crystal methamphetamine? New research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) suggests it might. The study, published in Addictive Behaviors, found that cannabis use is linked to a decrease in the use of crystal methamphetamine among individuals at high risk of overdose in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, an area severely impacted by illegal drug use.

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    9 months ago

    The only thing legal where I am are the THC vapes like Delta 8. The local politicians are trying to get those banned too and the only real reason for it is that booze is one of the biggest industries here. The people in charge would prefer we all be alcoholics than lose a penny in taxes on beer sales