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An experimental vaccine could help fight the opioid epidemic - CBS News

An experimental vaccine could help fight the opioid epidemic - CBS News

An experimental vaccine could help fight the opioid epidemic - CBS News
Jan 13, 2022 37 secs

At least 100,000 people died from a drug overdose between May 2020 and May 2021 — up 22% from the year before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"One of the mistakes that people make when they think about drug users, 'Oh, it's somebody's choice to have this disorder.' That's not true," she said.

Medically assisted treatments can be effective but have a relapse rate of about 50%, Comer said. .

"The idea behind the vaccine is that after a while, the body will produce an antibody to that particular chemical structure," Comer said

Comer added that the vaccine provides a safety net for people who relapse despite currently available therapies. 

The vaccine could be used with other medications that treat drug abuse, Comer said

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