Suzetrigine prevents pain signals from reaching the brain and doesn't give an opioid-like high, making it non-addictive—but it's expensive. Reading time 2 minutes To treat acute pain, doctors in the U ...

Surgeons with Dakota Surgical Center in Minot are rolling out new methods to reduce post-operative pain while limiting the ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a 10-mg dose of Roxybond (Protega Pharmaceuticals), an opioid analgesic indicated for the management of severe pain in cases where other ...

The two million people who suffer from opioid use disorder are rarely prescribed the best drug to treat them, but physicians at UT Southwestern and local nonprofit Youth 180 are getting the word out ...

It is vital to follow a healthcare professional’s instructions when taking an opioid, such as hydrocodone. Medications, such as methadone, can help relieve withdrawal symptoms and support addiction ...

Researchers have developed a compound that relieves pain in mice but doesn't affect the brain, thereby avoiding mind-altering side effects and abuse potential. The custom-designed molecule, derived ...

Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey ...

Citing health and addiction concerns among its users, Minnesota lawmakers are considering raising the age limit and penalties ...

Ozempic and related weight loss drugs may help people struggling with addiction, as they've been linked to a 40 percent reduction in opioid overdose and 50 percent lower rate of alcohol intoxication, ...