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Veteran Opens Up About Use Of Marijuana To Treat Addiction

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Todd Weiss

When Afghanistan Veteran Todd Weiss injured his back again, he turned to prescription medication to help. It was then that his downward spiral began.

A self-described "walking zombie" while taking opioids, it would be a motorcycle accident that would expose Weiss' addiction and serve as the "rehab" he said he needed.

Now Weiss said he is opioid-free, all thanks to marijuana. Morning Edition Host Brooke Allen caught up with Weiss to learn more.

Brooke Allen served as local producer and host for Morning Edition, from June 2016-March 2018.
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