The United States is in the midst of an opioid addiction crisis, with over 70 overdose deaths daily, and countless lives ruined. Despite numerous initiatives attempting to curb irresponsible prescribing, drug diversion, abuse, and overdose, the problem continues to escalate every year, and an effective solution is desperately needed. Dr. Sulak will present the evidence that shows cannabis can potentiate the analgesia of opioids, improve the safety of opioids, prevent opioid tolerance and dose escalation, and treat the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. He?ll provide practical treatment strategies for helping patients use cannabis to reduce and discontinue opioid use, along with data and narratives demonstrating the success of his patients in Maine.