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·August 7, 2023·6 min read

Innovative Antibody Counteracts Deadly Opioid Overdoses

Researchers developed an antibody with significant potential to reverse the lethal effects of a carfentanil overdose, according to preclinical tests. Carfentanil, a potent variant of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, is often mixed with illicit drugs, leading to a high number of overdoses.

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·March 28, 2023·3 min read

Marijuana-Derived Compound CBD Could Reverse Opioid Overdoses

Compounds based on CBD can reduce fentanyl opioid binding and boost the effects of naloxone, a fast-acting opioid antidote.

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·August 30, 2021·8 min read

How Non-Fatal Opioid Overdoses Impact the Brain

Researchers report non-fatal opioid overdoses can result in brain abnormalities and cognitive impairment.

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·August 14, 2021·4 min read

Neurons Involved in Overdose Deaths Identified

Blocking specific opioid receptors in specific neurons in mice restored breathing that occurred as a result of opioid overdose.

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

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·June 28, 2019·5 min read

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

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.