Researchers test whether drugs to reduce food cravings can help people with substance-use disorders, but urge a cautious ...

Undergoing major surgery can be a daunting experience, and managing postoperative pain effectively is crucial for a smooth recovery. Opiates are commonly prescribed to alleviate severe pain following ...

The funds will be used to expand access to addiction treatment and support recovery in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.

Twenty-four percent of US adolescent treatment centers do not use a “lifesaving” medication. An article appeared today in the Journal of the American Medical Association titled “Treatments Used Among ...

"Why isn't it standard practice that you would just help someone who comes in looking for help?" Diane Santos says.

Opiate addiction is a growing concern across the globe, affecting millions of individuals and their families. While many are aware of the dangers associated with illegal drugs, fewer people recognize ...

Ted S. Warren / AP Imagine if during a deadly public health crisis, 80% of Americans weren’t able to get safe, effective medications proven to help people recover. A study published Monday in the JAMA ...

Opioids are remarkably effective painkillers, but their effects in the brain can also cause euphoria, addiction, and fatal ...

Anyone who takes opioids can develop opioid use disorder (OUD), which includes addiction, whether they take prescription opioids or illegal opioids such as heroin. However, treatment and support are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jamie Lee Curtis celebrated a personal milestone on February 3: 25 years of sobriety. "25 years clean and sober. One day at a time ...

Punjab government told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that 15,768 inmates in the state's jails are enrolled for opioid ...