opioids
Urine drug test help to treat opioid use disorder, says study
UDT helps to analyse the individuals urine for the presence of illegal drugs.
Opioids tied to bad sex life and lack of desire
When people do take opioids, they should work with their doctor to make the medication dose as low as possible to reduce pain sensations.
Science Says: What makes something truly addictive
The new "gaming disorder" classification from the World Health Organization revives a debate in the medical community.
Cancer docs feel unprepared, but recommend marijuana anyway
There’s evidence marijuana can treat chronic pain in adults and medications similar to marijuana can ease nausea from chemotherapy.
Indian-American doctor arrested for fraud, distributing opioids
‘Dr. Patel is the first person to be charged since the formation of the Justice Department's Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit.’
Overcoming Opioids: The quest for less addictive drugs
Every day, an overdose of prescription opioids or heroin kills 91 people, and legions more are brought back from the brink of death.
Opioid abuse tied to higher suicide risk in veterans
The suicide risk is particularly high when veterans misuse prescription sedatives.
Toddlers are some of the youngest opioid victims
They curiously crawl around the house and find the pills in the most unique places that mother's don't expect