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Opioids
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Study: MMJ, Opioids Comparable in Treating Pain––Weed Carries More ‘Holistic’ Relief
The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Åbo Akademi University in Finland.
November 27, 2023
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.
November 2, 2023
Big Pharma Drug Makers Fined Over $82B in Violations Last Decade, Report Shows
Johnson & Johnson was fined the most and had the most violations, while Purdue Pharma’s opioid case took the lead in top cases.
October 20, 2023
Kentucky Public Hearing Spotlights Testimonies of Ibogaine Patients
From politicians to patients, many people spoke at a recent public hearing that will influence a panel’s decision to study ibogaine as a treatment for opioid use disorder.
September 20, 2023
DEA Doubles Down on Decision To Fire Agent Who Tried To Replace Opioids With CBD
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, the alphabet people have struck again. The DEA has defended their decision to fire a special agent who tested positive for cannabis after using CBD oil to replace opiates, drugs which if I’m not mistaken his employer spends a great deal of time, money and press releases to help people stay away from.
September 12, 2023
Half a Million Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone Confiscated by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office in One Week
The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department announced they scooped up 517,500 tablets during the past week’s haul.
August 31, 2023
Hulk Hogan, 70, Swaps Opioids and Alcohol for CBD
Muscle and Health interviewed Hulk Hogan and dove into the topics of getting off of alcohol and opioids, and getting on CBD.
August 24, 2023
Study: Cannabis Users Use Less Opioids When Recovering from Neck Fusion Surgery
The findings on neck fusion surgery come via researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
July 24, 2023
Americans Say Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol And Cigarettes (And Less Addictive Than Technology)
But the survey reveals regressive attitudes about addiction.
June 15, 2023
Kentucky To Allocate $42 Million For Psychedelic Research
The money helping to further psychedelic research in Kentucky will come from the Opioid Settlement Fund.
June 2, 2023