Tag: opioid alternatives

New York Moves To Replace Opioids With Medical Marijuana

Opioid use disorder has been added to the list of qualifying conditions that medical cannabis can be used to treat in the state. Officials in New York have changed medical marijuana policy in order to make it easier for patients to access medical cannabis in lieu of opioids, and have added opioid use disorder to… Continue reading New York Moves To Replace Opioids With Medical Marijuana

Kratom Draws Support And Controversy As Opioid Addiction Treatment

“It’s like a cruel joke that I finally found something that works and the FDA and DEA want it banned,” said one kratom user.  A controversial supplement, kratom, could have benefits when it comes to treating opioid use disorder, according to a new study. However, there is still much controversy around it due to safety… Continue reading Kratom Draws Support And Controversy As Opioid Addiction Treatment

"No Evidence" That Medical Marijuana Works For Chronic Pain, Study Finds

The study also found “no evidence” that marijuana use reduced prescription opioid use.  For those experiencing non-cancer chronic pain, medical marijuana may not be as effective as initially thought, according to a new study. According to Medical Xpress, researchers at UNSW Sydney, who led one of the longest community studies of its kind, discovered no obvious… Continue reading "No Evidence" That Medical Marijuana Works For Chronic Pain, Study Finds

Can IV Tylenol Help Curb The Opioid Crisis?

Health experts are debating the efficacy of IV acetaminophen as a non-opioid pain management tool. An approach to cutting back on opioid use isn’t proving as affordable or as helpful as thought, according to the Washington Post.   In an effort to cut down on opioid use, some hospitals are turning to intravenous forms of… Continue reading Can IV Tylenol Help Curb The Opioid Crisis?

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