In Ohio, where the opioid crisis continues to devastate families, could medical cannabis provide a safer, more humane tool for battling addiction than the current options? For decades, cannabis has been labeled a “gateway drug,” accused of leading people into harder substance use. But as research and anecdotal evidence accumulate, a much different story is emerging: cannabis can be an “exit drug” — a plant-based alternative that helps people step away from opioids, alcohol, and other substances.