People taking GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide for diabetes or obesity showed lower rates of new alcohol and ...

New research from a Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience researcher could transform how we understand the way opioids affect the brain. Despite significant discussion surrounding the ongoing ...

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 ...

Increasing the levels of chemicals naturally produced in the body called endocannabinoids may thwart the highly addictive nature of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone while maintaining the drugs' ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Opioid use disorder has devastated countless lives, but its destructive impact often extends beyond the user, leaving families across the nation grappling with its ...

It is vital to follow a healthcare professional’s instructions when taking an opioid, such as hydrocodone. Medications, such as methadone, can help relieve withdrawal symptoms and support addiction ...

Most people understand that our country is facing a crisis of opioid addiction and deaths. To combat this, you need proven solutions and resources. Yet, a lot of the money that is supposed to be spent ...

I remember my patient, a man in his 40s from a deeply religious community, looking out onto the East River from his room in a ...

Ibogaine is a plant-derived psychedelic medication that is illegal in the U.S. and many other countries. It causes hallucinations that can last more than 24 hours and cause cardiac problems. Studies ...

A breakthrough treatment was carried out at Rambam Medical Center, where specialists helped wean a man who had been taking ...

India, June 22 -- A plant-based product once marketed as a natural alternative to prescription painkillers is now attracting ...

The task force was created in 2018 as a regional response to the opioid epidemic.