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Marijuana Compound Shows Some Potential for Treating Opioid Addiction |
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Marijuana Compound Shows Some Potential for Treating Opioid Addiction
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Darrell Miller | 02/09/17 |
Date:
February 09, 2017 10:59 AM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Marijuana Compound Shows Some Potential for Treating Opioid Addiction
A marijuana compound has shown some potential for treating Opioid addiction. it might help people who suffer from addiction to heroine by getting rid of some of the symptoms that come from withdrawing. More research needs to be done in this area so people can start getting help. It is a very important thing.
Key Takeaways:
- A component of marijuana may help heroin users resist the urge to use the drug and alleviate withdrawal symptoms, but more research should be done in this area, according to a new review of previous research.
- So far, research on these marijuana compounds, called cannabinoids, for treating opioid addiction has been scarce because of certain regulations that restrict their testing in humans, according to the review.
- This dearth of research in the field is particularly important considering the ongoing epidemic of opioid abuse in the United States, according to the review author.
"This dearth of research in the field is particularly important considering the ongoing epidemic of opioid abuse in the United States, according to the review author."
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