Alzheimer’s therapy may help overcome opioid addiction
Galantamine, a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease, shows promise in helping break opioid addiction.... Read More...
opioid addiction
Does Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans?
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...
Ketamine and Naltrexone Combo Shows Promise for Depression and Addiction Treatments
A new study reveals the combination of ketamine with naltrexone can help treat symptoms of both depression and addiction.... Read More...
Glial Cells Play Key Role in Regulating Motivation for Drug in Heroin Addiction
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...
New Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid Crisis
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...
Long Term Opioid Use Does Not Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers find no evidence that long term or higher opioid use increases a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Solving the Mystery of the Link Between Mental and Physical Health
Findings about the brain-body connection may also have implications for treating those with opioid addiction, researchers believe. ... Read More...
Compound From Marine Snails May Provide Alternative to Opioids
Researchers have discovered a compound from marine snails that is able to block pain by targeting a pathway not associated with opioids.... Read More...
Medical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid Addiction
According to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.... Read More...
Psychiatric Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Long-Term Opioid Use
Researchers report on an increase in rates of opioid prescriptions to people with mental health conditions.... Read More...
Addictive Cravings Still Detectable After Death
Researchers report addictive cravings can be detected in the brain after death.... Read More...
Marijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health Problems
According to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.... Read More...