There Will Never Be a (Useful) Addiction Vaccine

There Will Never Be a (Useful) Addiction Vaccine
Or a vaccine against cocaine, one that would prevent addicts from enjoying the drug's high. Though neither is imminent, both are on the drawing board, as are vaccines to combat other addictions. While scientists have historically focused their …
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La Jolla scientist working on vaccines for heroin, cocain
“We basically trick the immune system to recognize these drugs of abuse as foreign,” Janda said. He also has explored treatments for cocaine and methamphetamines. Perhaps the holy grail in the world of addiction vaccines is a shot that would suppress …
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