Gerald S. Weinstein, MD
Gerald S. Weinstein, MD
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Compound Harnesses Cannabis' Pain-Relieving Properties Without Side Effects

Researchers at WashU Medicine and Stanford University developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn't affect the brain, thereby avoiding mind-altering side effects and abuse potential. The custom-designed molecule, derived from cannabis, may provide an alternative to opioids for treating chronic pain.

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