# Insights on marijuana and opioid use in people with cancer

**URL:** <https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/insights-on-marijuana-and-opioid-use-in-people-with-cancer/2303>\
**Category:** Research Database\
**Created:** [April 22, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/insights-on-marijuana-and-opioid-use-in-people-with-cancer/2303 "2019-04-22T15:03:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 22, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/insights-on-marijuana-and-opioid-use-in-people-with-cancer/2303/1 "2019-04-22T15:03:49Z")

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> **[Insights on marijuana and opioid use in people with cancer](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190422100947.htm)**
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> A new study reveals that many people with cancer use marijuana, and rates of use in the US have increased over time. The study also found that patients with cancer are more likely to use prescription opioids than adults without cancer.

  
A new study reveals that many people with cancer use marijuana, and rates of use in the US have increased over time. The study also found that patients with cancer are more likely to use prescription opioids than adults without cancer.