02-03-2017, 09:30 AM
Neurobiologist illuminates the underexplored potential of cannabis to address opioid addiction
Date: February 2, 2017 Source: Mount Sinai Health System Summary: Cannabinoids, extracts of cannabis legally sold as medical marijuana, could reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms in heroin users, a number of animal studies and a small human pilot study have revealed. <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170202141322.htm">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170202141322.htm</a>
Date: February 2, 2017 Source: Mount Sinai Health System Summary: Cannabinoids, extracts of cannabis legally sold as medical marijuana, could reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms in heroin users, a number of animal studies and a small human pilot study have revealed. <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170202141322.htm">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170202141322.htm</a>