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Rhode Island 1st State to Open Safe Use Sites for Drugs

You read it right! No, it’s not a real legalization, or even decriminalization. But for two years, Rhode Island is operating a pilot program with safe use sites that allows legal drug use. What will come after is hard to say, but for now, here are some details of this kind of cool – and […]

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Researchers Developing Vaccine to Fight Opioid Use Disorder

A new vaccine being developed could be used to help those prone to Opioid Use Disorder and opiate addiction.

The post Researchers Developing Vaccine to Fight Opioid Use Disorder appeared first on High Times.

73% of Chronic Pain Patients Stopped Taking Opioids or Benzos Following Cannabis Therapy Treatment Says New Medical Study

They found that 73% of the participants either stopped or decreased their opioid intake after cannabis therapy. On top of that, 69% of patients who were taking benzodiazepines stopped or reduced their use. The participants also stated that pain severity decreased while reporting overall improvements in their mental and physical health, and improved quality of life.

RYAH Group and OMNI announce Collaboration for Clinical Study in Cannabis for Treatment of COVID-19

TORONTO, Ontario – RYAH Group, Inc. (CSE:RYAH) (“RYAH” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a collaboration with OMNI Medical Services (“OMNI”) to perform a clinical study in the United States […]

Here’s all 10 companies from IndieBio’s latest New York cohort

Most big accelerators tend to dedicate some of their resources to dauntingly hard science problems and the companies taking them on… but for...

Cannabis Terpenes For Pain: How It Works and Which Ones Are Best?

Terpenes are compounds found in most plants that produce their distinct flavors and aromas. For example, they give lavender its powerful floral scent,...

30% Death Increase! Is Cannabis the Answer to Massive Opioid Epidemic?

2020 wasn’t a good year for anyone but the companies operating during the pandemic. And this is now reflected in the massive increase...

Hemp Plastic & the Future of Mass Production

We know about the dangers we pose to the planet – and therefore ourselves – by our use of plastic. Many of us...

How Startups Are Joining the Battle Against Addiction

Many Americans prepared for their July 4th festivities last week. But for thousands of Americans, celebrating was the furthest thing from their minds....

Startup gets FDA-clearance for device to treat chronic pain

Patients suffering from chronic pain often face limited options. In the past, they’ve have been doled out painkillers, tried TENS units, and are...

CNX Establishes Foundation To Govern $30M Commitment To Local Community

PITTSBURGH, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CNX Resources Corp. (NYSE: CNX) today announced that it has established the CNX Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to opioid addiction

Fascinating new research led by scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital has found a strong link between opioid addiction and vitamin D deficiency. The...

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