Cannabis and opiates. Philippe Lucas.
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Cannabis and opiates. Philippe Lucas.

Publié le 19 Nov 2013

Cannabis as a substitute for adjunct to opiates in the treatment of chronic pains.

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Cannabis Shown To Ease Symptoms During Opiate Withdrawal
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Cannabis Shown To Ease Symptoms During Opiate Withdrawal

Publié le 22 Août 2013

According to a recent study, Cannabis may relieve withdrawal symptoms during Methadone treatment. The study that was performed at Thomas Jefferson University and recently published online shows the cannabinoid system may have a place in future substance abuse treatment. This Pennsylvania-based university was the home for observing 91 patients undergoing Methadone treatment. Methadone is common form of treatment for opiate dependence....

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Marijuana Reduces Symptoms of Opiate Withdrawal, Study Finds
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Marijuana Reduces Symptoms of Opiate Withdrawal, Study Finds

Publié le 21 Août 2013

  Methadone has become a popular form of treatment for opiate addiction, despite being responsible for thousands of overdose deaths. TruthOnPot.com – Opiates are a powerful group of painkillers that include morphine, heroin and codeine. They are also highly addictive and pose a serious risk of overdose. Can marijuana help addicts quit? Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University seem to think so. In a study published this month...

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Australie : Légaliser le cannabis pour limiter les dégâts de l’alcool
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Australie : Légaliser le cannabis pour limiter les dégâts de l’alcool

Publié le 13 Juil 2013

On pourrait croire que l’on tente, ici, de combattre le feu par le feu, mais l’idée de légaliser le cannabis pour limiter les effets néfastes de l’alcool chez les jeunes vient directement du directeur du centre de Recherche sur l’Alcool australien. Pour lui, si l’on était autorisé à mélanger cannabis et alcool, les dommages sociaux liés à l’alcool chez les jeunes seraient bien inférieurs. Au centre...

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