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New Program Aims to Reduce Opioid Addiction Using Marijuana

Illinois is trying a new approach to curb opioid addiction: Medical marijuana.

Aired 01/17/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

New Program Aims to Reduce Opioid Addiction Using Marijuana

Clip: 1/17/2019 | 6m 44sVideo has Closed Captions

Illinois is trying a new approach to curb opioid addiction: Medical marijuana.

In the wake of a new study showing Americans are more likely to die from opioid overdose than from a car crash, Illinois is trying a new approach to curb opioid addiction: Medical marijuana.

Aired 01/17/2019 | Rating NR

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