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·September 15, 2016·4 min read

Study of Fatal Car Accidents Suggests Medical Marijuana May Be Helping Curb Opioid Use

Researchers report on lower numbers of fatal car crashes involving opioids since medical marijuana laws have been passed in some states.

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·August 22, 2016·3 min read

New Drug Target Could Prevent Tolerance and Addiction to Opioids

A new study reports researchers have discovered a brain mechanism that could be a suitable target to prevent addiction and tolerance to opioids.

Image shows synthesized analgesic compound PZM 21.

Featured Neurology Pain

·August 18, 2016·3 min read

Designer Agent Blocks Pain Without Morphine’s Side Effects: Mouse Study

Researchers have developed a new compound that selectively targets the brain's analgesic circuitry, but does not trigger potentially lethal side effects like traditional opioids.

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·June 25, 2016·6 min read

Rates of Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder Double in 10 Years

According to researchers, non-medical use of prescription opioids has more than doubled among US adults within a 10 year period.

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·April 28, 2016·4 min read

High Pain Tolerance? You Must Have Lots of Friends

According to a new study, having a larger social network can make you more tolerant to pain.

Image shows the location of the amygdala in the human brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 8, 2016·5 min read

Unlocking the Neural Mechanism That Separates Food Cravings From Consumption

Researchers have discovered chemical circuits and mechanisms in the brain that separate food consumption from cravings.

Diagram shows mice receiving injections.

Featured Neurology Pain

·February 29, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Targets for Reducing Nerve Pain

Researchers reveal a new, promising therapeutic strategy for treating neuropathic pain.

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·January 28, 2016·3 min read

New Painkiller May Be A Safer, Non-Addictive Alternative to Morphine

Researchers have developed a new pain relieving medication that is as strong as morphine, but is less likely to be addictive, and with fewer side effects.