Medical marijuana's underexplored potential for helping opioid addiction

(Cell Press) A small human pilot study, along with a number of animal studies, are revealing that cannabinoids, extracts of cannabis legally sold as medical marijuana, could reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms in heroin users. In light of the US opioid epidemic, this is a neglected area of research that quickly needs attention, argues neurobiologist Yasmin Hurd of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She discusses her position Feb. 2 in Trends in Neurosciences. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

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