Originally published by our sister publication Pain Medicine News
By Myles Starr
Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, may be beneficial in reversing opioid overdose when used in conjunction with naloxone, according to new data presented at the 2023 spring meeting of the American Chemical Society, held in Indianapolis.
As of the end of March 2023, the FDA approved the opioid overdose reversal agent, naloxone, for over-the-counter distribution, but the increase in use of powerful fentanyl analogs means