Medications That May Help Marijuana Addiction
As addiction to cannabis is on the rise, researchers are trying their best to find solutions that would help treat marijuana cravings, withdrawal symptoms and addiction.
Cannabidiol
One medication that has shown a promising help to cure marijuana addiction is one component of the marijuana plant. Researchers in Brazil led the study using a non-psychoactive compound known as cannabidiol (CBD).
Jose Crippa, one of the lead scientists found the discovery amazing as marijuana addiction can also becured by its own plant component. He is now collaborating with other researchers in California to try a larger study that would support the claim.
Savitex
Savitex is a pharmaceutical cannabis extract that has been found by researchers in Australiaas a potential treatment for cannabis withdrawal. Based on studies, it has shown an effective way in lowering the symptoms in a short duration, but not for long term.
The scientists,led by Dr. David Allsop of the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre, however, are experimenting to try if they will still get the same result. The team is hoping to arrive with a positive outcome that could help alleviate marijuana withdrawal.
Rimonabant
Rimonabantwas earlier known as a pill that would help people reduce weight. It has been popular in 56 countries before it was tried as an intervention to help in treating marijuana addiction.
As a medication, it blocks the pathways for cannabis action. However, after its popularity, scientists have found that it can also bring side effects, including intense depression and suicidal thoughts.
It has been found that as the medication blocks cannabis, it also blocks the natural neurotransmitters in the brain responsible for the feeling of pleasure. Rimonabant was immediately pulled out from the market due to these effects.
Marinol
Marinolor Dronabinol is anartificial version of THC that causes marijuana’s euphoric high. This medication has been found effective in reducing nausea among cancer patients during chemotherapy.
It has also been discovered to help extreme weight loss in HIV/ AIDS patients. In the study conducted, it was found that Marinol can diminish symptoms of withdrawal brought by marijuana addiction.
Pregnenolone
Pregnenolone has been found to have a promising effect in reducing marijuana high. The naturally occurring hormone has a potential to prevent users from getting too high from marijuana use.The medication is still under study in order to prove that Pregnenolone can help marijuana addiction by blocking drug cravings.
Cannabidiol
One medication that has shown a promising help to cure marijuana addiction is one component of the marijuana plant. Researchers in Brazil led the study using a non-psychoactive compound known as cannabidiol (CBD).
Jose Crippa, one of the lead scientists found the discovery amazing as marijuana addiction can also becured by its own plant component. He is now collaborating with other researchers in California to try a larger study that would support the claim.
Savitex
Savitex is a pharmaceutical cannabis extract that has been found by researchers in Australiaas a potential treatment for cannabis withdrawal. Based on studies, it has shown an effective way in lowering the symptoms in a short duration, but not for long term.
The scientists,led by Dr. David Allsop of the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre, however, are experimenting to try if they will still get the same result. The team is hoping to arrive with a positive outcome that could help alleviate marijuana withdrawal.
Rimonabant
Rimonabantwas earlier known as a pill that would help people reduce weight. It has been popular in 56 countries before it was tried as an intervention to help in treating marijuana addiction.
As a medication, it blocks the pathways for cannabis action. However, after its popularity, scientists have found that it can also bring side effects, including intense depression and suicidal thoughts.
It has been found that as the medication blocks cannabis, it also blocks the natural neurotransmitters in the brain responsible for the feeling of pleasure. Rimonabant was immediately pulled out from the market due to these effects.
Marinol
Marinolor Dronabinol is anartificial version of THC that causes marijuana’s euphoric high. This medication has been found effective in reducing nausea among cancer patients during chemotherapy.
It has also been discovered to help extreme weight loss in HIV/ AIDS patients. In the study conducted, it was found that Marinol can diminish symptoms of withdrawal brought by marijuana addiction.
Pregnenolone
Pregnenolone has been found to have a promising effect in reducing marijuana high. The naturally occurring hormone has a potential to prevent users from getting too high from marijuana use.The medication is still under study in order to prove that Pregnenolone can help marijuana addiction by blocking drug cravings.