opioid addiction Research Articles

This map of the US shows the counties most at risk of opioid overdose

Opioids study shows high-risk counties across the country, suggests local solutions

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2019

Study reveals 412 counties, mainly in the Midwest and South, are at the highest risk of opioid deaths in the US. Researchers propose new strategies for improving treatment for opioid addiction.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s therapy may help overcome opioid addiction

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2019

Galantamine, a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease, shows promise in helping break opioid addiction.... Read More...

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Does Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans?

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

Researchers report a 41% increase in the prescription of opioids for small animals over the past 10 years. The study reports the increase could potentially provide human access to the drugs, fueling the opioid epidemic.... Read More...

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Ketamine and Naltrexone Combo Shows Promise for Depression and Addiction Treatments

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

A new study reveals the combination of ketamine with naltrexone can help treat symptoms of both depression and addiction.... Read More...

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Glial Cells Play Key Role in Regulating Motivation for Drug in Heroin Addiction

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2018

Researchers report in glial cells, drug induced plasticity can reduce the motivation for heroin. The findings could help develop new treatments for opioid addiction.... Read More...

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New Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid Crisis

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2017

A new vaccine blocks the effects of heroin by preventing the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Researchers believe the vaccine could be helpful in curbing the opioid epidemic.... Read More...

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Long Term Opioid Use Does Not Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2017

Researchers find no evidence that long term or higher opioid use increases a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Solving the Mystery of the Link Between Mental and Physical Health

Neuroscience NewsMay 17, 2017

Findings about the brain-body connection may also have implications for treating those with opioid addiction, researchers believe. ... Read More...

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Compound From Marine Snails May Provide Alternative to Opioids

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 21, 2017

Researchers have discovered a compound from marine snails that is able to block pain by targeting a pathway not associated with opioids.... Read More...

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