Opioid withdrawal syndrome is a serious condition that arises from dependence on opioids Heres a guide to easing opiate ...

Physical trauma such as broken bones and sprains are painful and uncomfortable experiences, but for some, they can trigger something worse: opioid relapse. For people with a history of opioid use ...

Hailed as a natural wonder tonic, Kratom is popping up all over local gas stations and smoke shops. But experts warn they’re ...

How opioids cause constricted pupils When you take opiates, they connect to opioid receptors in your brain and alter how your nervous system works.

Doctors give opinions about whether their profession is being over- or under-aggressive with pain management, especially where prescription of opioids is concerned.

“WARNING: “Feel Free” isn’t as safe as it sounds. This kratom-based drink is being sold as a natural energy boost — but it’s ...

When Angela Bryan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was keenly aware that opiates were expected to be a big part of her recovery. But she was afraid she might become dependent upon them, and ...

The Centers for Disease Control recently updated its guidelines for prescribing opioids, which will update its previous controversial 2016 recommendations in order to safeguard patients' access to ...

But kratom is no run-of-the mill caffeine drink. Medical experts say it can be highly addictive, producing effects similar to those of opioids and opiates. USA TODAY spoke with over 20 people who say ...

The Ohio State University anesthesiologist Dr. Michelle Humeidan is leading an initiative to minimize opioids for pain relief. She said patients should start preparing before surgery by taking ...

Animal models additionally suggest it may also help lower cravings for alcohol, cannabis, opiates, and stimulants. “At first, I was confused because I’d never used CBD,” Hogan said.

The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace drug testing provider, has released its Imperans Q2 2025 workplace drug findings. The data show New Zealand’s workplaces are seeing a ...