Renowned neuroscientist Yasmin Hurd talks about her research on the use of Cannabidiol (CBD) as a non-addictive, effective treatment option to combat opioid addiction on the TEDMED platform. The cannabis plant has over 140 cannabinoids and one of them is Cannabidiol (CBD).
Did reformulated OxyContin discourage abuse?
An FDA advisory panel will be voting on whether or not Purdue Pharma's abuse-deterrent formulation (ADF) of oxycodone (OxyContin) "meaningfully reduced" opioid-related overdoses and deaths since it was introduced in the market 10 years ago.
Highmark Health focusing on stigma related to opioid epidemic
Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health is working to address the opioid epidemic with a focus on one key idea: reducing stigma.
Regenstrief Institute announces pilot grant to use data for opioid crisis
With the announcement of this pilot funding, Regenstrief Institute will facilitate the advance innovative, data-driven ways to combat the challenge of opioid addiction.
Federal to focus opioid-fighting efforts on 4 states
The National Institute on Drug Abuse in collaboration with the substance abuse engagement focused on improving prevention & treatment strategies for opioid addiction.