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Distinct contributions of mu opioid and CB2 cannabinoid receptors to neuroimmune and behavioral responses

Berhanu Kibret, Emmanuel S. Onaivi, Venkatanarayanan Sharma

Marijuana (cannabis) and cannabinoids are getting global medical and recreational approvals in this era of the opioid epidemic. Both opiates and cannabis are often co-abused, and their use increases the risk of opioid and cannabis use disorders (OUDs and CUDs), and dependency. Opioid and cannabinoid systems share many neuromodulating and pharmacological effects by activating opioid and cannabinoid receptors, respe…