Opioids are still widely prescribed, but have limited effectiveness and are associated with serious harms. De-prescribing ...

When you have a mild headache or muscle ache, an over-the-counter pain reliever is usually enough to make you feel better. But if your pain is more severe, your doctor might recommend something ...

Millions of people take opioids for chronic back pain, but many of them get limited relief while experiencing side effects and worrying about the stigma associated with taking them, suggests research ...

A woman in her mid-50s was my fifth patient on a long day treating patients with severe chronic pain, all with similar stories. An automobile accident 25 years ago left her with severe lower back and ...

Opioid drugs are highly effective at relieving pain but come with severe drawbacks. Their side effects range from dizziness to potentially fatal respiratory depression. Their illegal use contributes ...

Choosing the right opioid for an older adult can be challenging for a number of reasons, including comorbidities, polypharmacy, physiological changes, and cognitive and communication challenges. For ...

The group of researchers were the first to take snapshots of the moment naloxone reverses an opioid overdose in the brain.

A new research letter published in JAMA Health Forum highlights major gaps in how opioid use is tracked among older adults ...

The researchers captured eight unique structural models and 16 cryogenic electron microscopy maps of the receptor with both ...

Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal ...