# Combining opioids and marijuana may be advantageous for pain sufferers

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**Created:** [April 9, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/combining-opioids-and-marijuana-may-be-advantageous-for-pain-sufferers/2224 "2019-04-09T20:14:57Z")\
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> **[Combining opioids and marijuana may be advantageous for pain sufferers: Study...](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190409135930.htm)**
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> Researchers report combining cannabinoids with morphine did not significantly increase impulsivity or memory impairment in a study conducted in rhesus monkeys. The findings suggest using opioids and marijuana together could offer a safe way to cut...

  
Researchers report combining cannabinoids with morphine did not significantly increase impulsivity or memory impairment in a study conducted in rhesus monkeys. The findings suggest using opioids and marijuana together could offer a safe way to cut opioid dosage among patients suffering from pain and thereby reduce their risk of becoming addicted to opioids.