Journal Club – Yasmin Hurd – Cannabis and Opioid Dependence

Laura Smith Biswas

4 years ago

Dr. Zachary Moore and Dr. Yoel Sitbon discuss a study by Yasmin Hurd et al. on the effects of CBD on cravings and anxiety in abstinent heroin users. The double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involved 40 participants and found that CBD significantly reduced cue-induced cravings and anxiety, while also lowering heart rate and cortisol levels. The study suggests CBD could be a promising treatment for opioid use disorder, highlighting the need for further research on its long-term effects and potential in preventing relapse.