What is AEF-0117?- Big Pharma’s New Drug to Get You Off of Cannabis and Back on Prescription Drugs As Soon As Possible

In a bid to capitalize on the increasing prevalence of cannabis consumption in the US, pharmaceutical companies have introduced a new pill that claims to combat marijuana addiction. The experimental drug, AEF-0117, has shown promise in a small trial by reducing the addictive impact of THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. While the study published in the journal Nature Medicine may appear encouraging at first glance, a closer examination raises several concerns about the motives behind such pharmaceutical interventions.