Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have developed a vaccine to fight heroin addiction. The vaccine has been shown to halt compulsive drug-seeking in lab rats that offers protection against relapse, and also appears to have provided the lab rats with immunity to overdose.
Scripps has been unable to attain funding for the next phase of research with human clinical trials.
This vaccine could be life-saving for millions of addicted people, as well as protect the next generation. It will also benefit society by preventing the spread of disease and criminal activity associated with heroin addiction. This could be a very effective addition to comprehensive treatment programs, providing hope to countless families that are currently fighting the devastation of a loved one's addiction.