Scientists Claim Breakthrough in Ending Opioid Drug Addiction
An international team of scientists is claiming a “major breakthrough” in blocking addiction to narcotics, while at the same time increasing pain relief from opioid…
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Study Finds Teens Diverting Medical Marijuana
Teenagers in substance abuse treatment programs frequently use medical marijuana intended for someone else, according to researchers at the University of Colorado’s School of Medicine.…
Genes Play a Role in Opioid Side Effects
Genes play a significant role in determining which patients will suffer from respiratory depression, nausea, itchiness and other side effects from painkilling opiates, according to…