Undergoing major surgery can be a daunting experience, and managing postoperative pain effectively is crucial for a smooth recovery. Opiates are commonly prescribed to alleviate severe pain following ...

Opiate addiction is a growing concern across the globe, affecting millions of individuals and their families. While many are aware of the dangers associated with illegal drugs, fewer people recognize ...

Twenty-four percent of US adolescent treatment centers do not use a “lifesaving” medication. An article appeared today in the Journal of the American Medical Association titled “Treatments Used Among ...

In our Through My Eyes series, we provide a platform for people to share how a particular medical condition has affected their life. By shining a spotlight on the physical and emotional, this series ...

Tim Harrison of Operation Lighthouse is determined to fight against a synthetic over-the-counter drug that, if misused, has ...

SAFER PRESCRIPTION Pot’s pain-reducing properties could help address maladies that lead to opioid addiction. (Photo by NMK-Studio, Shutterstock) Despite a relative lack of scientific studies of ...

A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely adopted? A dose of buprenorphine, an opioid that can help treat addiction to ...

Tonawanda, NY, April 09, 2025 --(PR.com)-- “Overcoming Opiate Addiction and Dependency with Cannabis: A Holistic Guidebook to Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Wellness”: an informative and ...

Addiction to heroin and other opiates is on the rise nationwide, and Minnesota is no exception. The percentage of those being admitted for treatment rapidly has escalated in our state during the past ...

Prosecutors and police are making a connection between opiate thefts and heroin addictions. Madison police responded to two pharmacy robberies Tuesday morning. The first happened shortly after 9 a.m.

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.

Officials in Hennepin and Ramsey County are using buprenorphine, a medication to treat opiate withdrawals symptoms that affect a growing number of Minnesotans. More cities are taking notice. As a ...