Cannabis legalization may lead to a decline in daily opioid use
Legalizing cannabis for both medical and recreational use may lead to a decline in daily opioid use among…
Millionaire GP who owns 14 hotels and a brewery administered fentanyl sedation in breach of AHPRA conditions: tribunal
Dr Jerry Schwartz says he will appeal after being found guilty of breaching conditions on his registration by…
Silencing a specific brain circuit can prevent and reverse chronic pain
A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary…
New mobile unit to help communities with mental health after Helene :: WRAL.com
More than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated communities in western North Carolina, health providers say the emotional…
Arizona AG warns about synthetic supplements sold in convenience stores
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The state’s chief legal officer is warning Arizonans about what she calls “dangerous products” being…
OTC Pain Meds Match, or Outperform, Opioids for Pain
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications were as, or more effective, than prescription opioids at relieving dental pain after wisdom…
Tramadol found to offer limited relief for chronic pain while raising risk of serious side effects
The strong opioid painkiller, tramadol, is not that effective at easing chronic pain for which it’s widely prescribed,…
Medicaid Crucial In Battling Opioid Epidemic | Health
Key Takeaways Medicaid helps people with opioid addiction get treatment Buprenorphine rates rose in states that expanded Medicaid…
Ex-doctor’s illegal opioid prescriptions leave lasting scars on Martinsville community
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Joel Smithers, a former doctor from Martinsville, is serving a 40-year sentence in federal…
Ex-doctor’s illegal opioid prescriptions leave lasting scars on Martinsville community
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Joel Smithers, a former doctor from Martinsville, is serving a 40-year sentence in federal…
Federal officials to restore health and science data after lawsuit settlement
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials have agreed to restore health- and science-related webpages and data under to…
Research team identifies potential new target for relieving pain after surgery
A University of Alberta-led team has identified a new way to treat post-surgical pain in animals and human…