Could sex hormones help addicted women stop taking opioids?

26 Sept 2016


USA researchers have conducted a study on the effects of hormones on opioid addiction in rats – with findings suggesting that oestrogen and progesterone may help women overcome their addiction. The study was published in Psychopharmacology.

New Scientist


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