Opioid Abusers Missing Out on Addiction-Fighting Drug
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
People with the disease, however, don’t have higher tolerance for pain, study showsContinue Reading
Why Kicking the Opioid Habit Can Be So Tough
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
Treatment worked some for patients who weren’t responding to drugsContinue Reading
Common Surgeries Raise Risk for Opioid Dependence: Study
Doctors should explore alternatives for pain relief, researcher saysContinue Reading
Does Medical Marijuana Reduce Need for Other Meds?
In states with legal pot, pain prescriptions saw the greatest drop, study foundContinue Reading
Does Medical Marijuana Reduce Need for Other Meds?
In states with legal pot, pain prescriptions saw the greatest drop, study foundContinue Reading
Health Tip: Recognizing Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis
Signs you might be prone to itContinue Reading
Programs to Spot Painkiller Abuse Work, But Are Underused
Study found monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacistsContinue Reading