Compound Mimics Cannabis for Pain Relief Without the Side Effects...
Mouse Study Points To Effective Opioid Alternative Since we already know that cannabis is a safe alternative for relief of many chronic conditions causing suffering, and it can be administered without smoking or vaping, think edibles, salves, and lotions for starters, what would be the need for another pharmaceutical pain reliever that the pharmaceutical conglomerates will make billions on by overcharging for the product once it is approved. Assuming it will be? At any rate... Treatment for chronic pain still relies heavily on opioids. While effective, they are highly addictive and potentially deadly if misused. In the quest to develop a safe, effective alternative to opioids, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford University have developed a compound that mimics a natural molecule found in the cannabis plant , harnessing its pain-relieving properties without causing addiction or mind-altering side effects in mice. Wh...