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
Tighter Opioid Laws in U.S. Haven’t Eased Misuse
2016-06-22
Study of disabled workers finds no change in painkiller use, overdosesContinue Reading
Fewer Injured Workers Getting Opioid Prescriptions in Some States
2016-06-13
Study finding based on review of workers’ compensation claimsContinue Reading
Fewer Injured Workers Getting Opioid Prescriptions in Some States
2016-06-13
Study finding based on review of workers’ compensation claimsContinue Reading
Patients Often Prescribed Extra Painkillers, Many Share Them
2016-06-13
Two new U.S. studies shed light on opioid epidemicContinue Reading
Many Take Opioids Months After Hip, Knee Replacements
2016-06-03
Study findings highlight growing painkiller addiction epidemicContinue Reading
Florida’s Tougher Laws May Be Cutting Opioid Prescriptions
2016-06-02
But more measures needed to combat addiction to these pain medications, expert saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: When a Child Complains of Back Pain
2016-05-25
It may signal a more serious issueContinue Reading