An anti-fentanyl vaccine that prevents the drug from reaching the brain of
rats, therefore eliminating its addictive high, may one day be used to
tackle the opioid crisis.
Importantly, the vaccination did not inhibit the effects other opioids
besides fentanyl, suggesting that it may not prevent individuals from
receiving pain relief from other sources.
University of Houston neurologist and research author Colin Haile said, “We
feel these discoveries could have a big impact on a very important problem
afflicting society for years – opioid addiction.”
rats, therefore eliminating its addictive high, may one day be used to
tackle the opioid crisis.
Importantly, the vaccination did not inhibit the effects other opioids
besides fentanyl, suggesting that it may not prevent individuals from
receiving pain relief from other sources.
University of Houston neurologist and research author Colin Haile said, “We
feel these discoveries could have a big impact on a very important problem
afflicting society for years – opioid addiction.”
