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Julio C Nunes

3 papers in the library · 10 citations · publishing 2023-2024

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From taboo to treatment: The emergence of psychedelics in the management of pain and opioid use disorder.

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology December 1, 2024 Jeremy Weleff, Julio C Nunes, Gabriel P. A. Costa et al. 8 citations

The rise of psychedelics in contemporary medicine has sparked interest in their potential therapeutic applications. While traditionally associated with countercultural movements and recreational use, recent research has shed light on the potential benefits of psychedelics in various mental health conditions. In this review, we explore the possible role of psychedelics in the management of...

Brief report: The influence of childhood trauma on the effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in persons with opioid use disorder.

The American Journal on Addictions May 1, 2024 Michael Rogan, Julio C Nunes, Catherine Z Xie et al. 2 citations

Childhood trauma (CT) increases addiction vulnerability. We examined CT's impact on delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) effects. This is a post-hoc analysis of a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial investigating the effects of oral THC (10, 20 mg) among 25 persons receiving methadone for opioid use disorder (OUD). Greater CT was associated with lower aversive effects from higher THC...

From Taboo to Treatment: The Emergence of Psychedelics in the Management of Pain and Opioid Use Disorder

October 30, 2023 Jeremy Weleff, Julio C Nunes, Gabriel P. A. Costa et al.

The rise of psychedelics in contemporary medicine has sparked interest in their potential therapeutic applications. While traditionally associated with countercultural movements and recreational use, recent research has shed light on the potential benefits of psychedelics in various mental health conditions. In this review, we explore the emerging role of psychedelics in the management of...