April 23, 2012 (Atlanta, GA) — Methadone and buprenorphine are viable analgesic treatment options for patients with chronic pain and comorbid opioid addiction. However, when it comes to safety, ...

Older adults have seen the largest increase in drug overdoses of any age group as doctors prescribe opioids for chronic pain ...

The agency says it’s open to offering speedy approval pathways for new pain medications that can fight the ongoing opioid ...

September is National Recovery Month, a time to draw attention to the nationwide crisis of drug and alcohol abuse and ...

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests. After decades of research, Professor ...

Living with chronic pain is a challenge affecting millions of people daily. From back pain to arthritis, fibromyalgia to migraines, finding relief often requires a multifaceted approach. One of the ...

Treating chronic pain patients who also have addictions to substances like alcohol and opiates can be very challenging, according to a report by the Reading Eagle. Kenneth W. Thompson, MD, medical ...

“This randomized controlled trial shows that a smoking intervention based on chronic disease management principles of care […] is approximately 75% more effective at accomplishing long-term abstinence ...

Clemens Fischer has never smoked pot in his life, but he believes his new experimental drug could reap billions in sales—and change millions of lives.

A new report spearheaded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and sent to President Trump on Tuesday ...

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