Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Declines in Prescription Drug Expenditures

 Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Associated with Declines in Prescription Drug Expenditures

“Recreational cannabis laws result in significant relative declines in prescription drug claims. … The legalization of cannabis offers a potential substitute to traditional prescription drugs and alternative methods for health maintenance.”
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State-level marijuana legalization is associated with declines in prescription drug spending, according to data published last week in the journal Health Economics.
Researchers affiliated with Bowli…