Study suggests marijuana-derived CBD can play a role in treating heroin addiction

A preliminary study from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests cannabidiol, or CBD, can reduce cravings and anxiety in subjects with a history of heroin use. The study doesn't imply CBD alone can help break an opioid addiction but instead points to the marijuana ingredient acting as a tool to help reduce cravings in those struggling with heroin addiction.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Drugs
• Heroin
• Marijuana
• Mount Sinai Hospital

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