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Opioid Crisis
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Can Cannabinoids Help People Wean Off Opioids?
A study provided a clinical framework designed to help people wean off and eventually replace opioids.
DEA Allows Big Pharma Giant that Helped Fuel Opioid Crisis To Continue Operating
A Big Pharma company which had their license revoked for distributing suspicious shipments of opioids has been given their license back thanks to a little help from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Access to CBD Leads to Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions, Study Shows
Researchers examined states with CBD-specific laws and reviewed nearly 10 years of CDC data to find preliminary evidence of CBD affecting opioid prescription rates.
‘Pain Hustlers’ on Netflix Shows Dark Side of Big Pharma
Opioids and the corruption of Big Pharma wreak havoc for the characters of Pain Hustlers on Netflix.
Kentucky To Allocate $42 Million For Psychedelic Research
The money helping to further psychedelic research in Kentucky will come from the Opioid Settlement Fund.
FDA Approves Nasal Spray To Reverse Fentanyl Overdoses
The spray, known as Opvee, has achieved similar results to Narcan in studies.
University Unveils Free Narcan Vending Machine
Santa Clara University’s free Narcan vending machine could save lives.
Minnesota Lawmakers Push To Make Narcan Available in Schools
Lawmakers in Minnesota are trying to pass a bill that would require schools in the state to have the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan available in the event of an emergency situation.
New Study Finds Cannabis A Safe, Effective Treatment For Cancer Pain
An international team of researchers has determined that medical cannabis is a safe and effective treatment for pain caused by cancer.
Colorado Weighs Proposal To Allow Safe Injection Sites
Advocates say the sites prevent overdoses and save lives.