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·June 5, 2019·2 min read

Alzheimer’s therapy may help overcome opioid addiction

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

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·January 12, 2019·6 min read

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.

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·January 10, 2019·2 min read

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.

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·January 29, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·December 18, 2017·5 min read

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.

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·October 25, 2017·3 min read

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.

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·May 17, 2017·5 min read

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.

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·February 21, 2017·3 min read

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.

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·February 2, 2017·3 min read

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.

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·December 30, 2016·4 min read

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.

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·December 21, 2016·5 min read

Addictive Cravings Still Detectable After Death

Researchers report addictive cravings can be detected in the brain after death.

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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

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.