Pot as a Painkiller: Law Aims to Curb Opioid-Related Deaths
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Illinois is loosening its strict medical marijuana program.
A law signed Tuesday by Gov. Bruce Rauner opens access to cannabis to a new raft of patients—anyone who would otherwise be prescribed an opioid. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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Pot as a Painkiller: Law Aims to Curb Opioid-Related Deaths
Clip: 8/28/2018 | 3m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
A law signed Tuesday by Gov. Bruce Rauner opens access to cannabis to a new raft of patients—anyone who would otherwise be prescribed an opioid. Amanda Vinicky has details.
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