Higher opioid deaths among men may be due to sex hormones, new fentanyl study finds
Since 1999, the American opioid epidemic has killed more than half a million people, and the staggering majority have been ...
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The five most addictive substances and how they affect the brain
Here, we’ll look at five of the most addictive substances and explain how they impact the brain in simple terms. Heroin is an ...
Female sex hormone protects against opioid misuse, rat study finds
According to a new study by WashU Medicine researchers, male and female rats with a chronic pain condition release different ...
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Compound mimics cannabis for pain relief without the side effects: Mouse study points to effective opioid alternative
This means the compound avoids psychoactive side effects such as mood changes and isn't addictive because it doesn't act on ...
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Compound harnesses cannabis' pain-relieving properties without side effects
This means the compound avoids psychoactive side effects such as mood changes and isn't addictive because it doesn't act on the brain's reward center." Opioids dull the sensation of pain in the ...
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New cannabis-inspired drug may offer pain relief without side effect
For centuries, people have used marijuana to treat pain, but its psychoactive effects (such as mood changes and cognitive ...
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Compound mimics cannabis for pain relief without the side effects: Mouse study points to effective opioid alternative
This means the compound avoids psychoactive side effects such as mood changes and isn't addictive because it doesn't act on the brain's reward center." Opioids dull the sensation of pain in the ...