A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provides better pain relief than hydrocodone with acetaminophen after wisdom ...

Greater access to cannabis correlated with significant reductions in opioid prescriptions for people with cancer and commercial insurance, according to study results.Three measures of opioid ...

Cannabis may be a pain-management substitute for people experiencing chronic or acute pain from conditions like cancer, ...

A newly updated data dashboard from the Virginia Commonwealth University is shining a light on the state's opioid epidemic in ...

Local governments have a lot of freedom on how to spend the funds, but there’s also confusion and a feeling of moral ...

Officials in Irvington, New Jersey, had an idea. To raise awareness about the dangers of opioid use and addiction, the ...

Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called mu-opioid ...

About 3,600 babies born in South Carolina each year are diagnosed with opioid dependence, developed in the womb and passed to ...

Opioid deprescribing is advised when risks of opioid use outweigh benefits. A tailored, patient-centered plan with gradual dose reduction, monitoring, and support can improve outcomes and reduce harm.

Baltimore paid out a combined $11 million in opioid settlement funds to three nonprofits that are financially delinquent with ...

C HARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss ...

Douglas County launches a campaign celebrating teens' choices to avoid opioid misuse, emphasizing positive social norms and ...