Dr. Cornel Stanciu of Dartmouth Health discusses his research on kratom, an herbal supplement that is widely available but carries addiction risks for some users.

When someone in your life struggles with opioid use, it rarely stays between them and their drug of choice. The effects spread outward, quietly reshaping routines, relationships, finances, and mental ...

Patients appreciate acupuncture when they can get it. But they often pay out-of-pocket at prices higher than that of many ...

These three stories of perseverance and hope with acute pain can help you take the first step toward better care.

Law enforcement and community members alike are raising awareness of highly addictive supplements that are being sold in ...

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

OH, are legal at the federal level, are widely available and offer stimulant and opioid effects, which have sparked concern in Beltrami County.

A new crisis has emerged among patients who truly suffer from debilitating pain: They cannot get the care that they need.

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

Opioids are a class of drug that is either derived from the opium poppy plant or is made in a lab to mimic the poppy plant. They directly affect the brain and spinal cord and provide pain relief and ...

The event also highlights the importance of non-opioid therapies for managing both acute and chronic pain. Pacira BioSciences ...

The Food and Drug Administration has not approved 7-OH for any medical use, and it is not lawful as a dietary supplement or when added to conventional foods. The FDA is taking steps to classify 7-OH ...