The ongoing opioid epidemic highlights health care’s role in fueling the crisis as well as the highly addictive nature of ...

For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most ...

The Opioid Risk Tool for Opioid Use Disorder may help identify patients with chronic noncancer pain at increased risk for OUD ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - January 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Muse Treatment Alcohol & Drug Rehab Los Angeles has released ...

The Santa Barbara County Health Department and Sheriff’s Office are advising residents to avoid foods, dietary supplements, ...

As opioid pain medications continue being prescribed for chronic and severe pain, understanding their risks becomes increasingly crucial. While these pills may offer temporary relief, their potential ...

During the opioid crisis in the United States, acute pain management has remained a persistent challenge for both patients ...

Findings from postmarketing studies showed long-term opioid use was associated with serious risks including misuse, addiction, and overdose. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring ...

Prescription opioid use increases the risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety and stress-related disorders (ASRD), new genetic evidence shows. The findings also suggest MDD is a potential ...

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday significant labeling changes that will affect all opioid pain medications, including clear information about the risk of addiction, misuse, and ...

Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2023, the nation recorded roughly 105,000 drug ...