Opioid Abusers Missing Out on Addiction-Fighting Drug
2016-07-20
Painkillers are easier to prescribe than the drug that battles dependence on them, addiction specialist saysContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s May Hamper Ability to Perceive Pain
2016-07-20
People with the disease, however, don’t have higher tolerance for pain, study showsContinue Reading
Why Kicking the Opioid Habit Can Be So Tough
2016-07-20
Withdrawal, and the fear of chronic pain’s return, keep some people dependent for years, addiction experts sayContinue Reading
Nerve Zap Eased Rheumatoid Arthritis in Small Study
2016-07-12
Treatment worked some for patients who weren’t responding to drugsContinue Reading
Common Surgeries Raise Risk for Opioid Dependence: Study
2016-07-11
Doctors should explore alternatives for pain relief, researcher saysContinue Reading
Does Medical Marijuana Reduce Need for Other Meds?
2016-07-06
In states with legal pot, pain prescriptions saw the greatest drop, study foundContinue Reading
Does Medical Marijuana Reduce Need for Other Meds?
2016-07-06
In states with legal pot, pain prescriptions saw the greatest drop, study foundContinue Reading
Health Tip: Recognizing Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis
2016-07-05
Signs you might be prone to itContinue Reading
Programs to Spot Painkiller Abuse Work, But Are Underused
2016-06-28
Study found monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacistsContinue Reading
Giving OD Antidote to Those Using Powerful Painkillers Might Save Lives
2016-06-27
Finding supports naloxone prescriptions for patients taking opioids for chronic painContinue Reading