Can oxytocin curb opioid abuse? new study investigates

This early-phase study at the University of Florida is testing whether combining oxytocin (a nasal spray) with the opioid oxycodone can reduce pain while lowering the drug's abuse potential. Forty-five healthy adults who have used opioids recreationally will take part in six lab sessions. Researchers will measure pain relief, subjective effects, and brain activity to see if the combination works better than either drug alone.