A new study finds that an increasing number of surgeries — and the painkillers that follow — could derail recovery for those who once misused opioids.

Yoga, in addition to buprenorphine treatment, was seen to significantly accelerate opioid withdrawal recovery.

Perioperative factors, such as preoperative cannabis use and discharge dosing levels, are linked to higher opioid refill rates after otolaryngology surgery.

In a letter to the FDA, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has addressed public health concerns associated with the use of equianalgesic opioid conversion tables and has recommended a staged ...

The FDA is conducting a workshop to discuss the science (lack thereof, really) of Morphine Milligram Equivalents as it applies to the atrocious CDC 2016 Opioid Prescribing Guidelines. Public comments ...

Opioid withdrawal can consist of different symptoms at varying severities. Calculating an opioid withdrawal score provides insight for your doctor when it comes to customizing your treatment and ...

Prescription opioids are usually safe when taken for a short time to help with pain. But anyone who takes opioids is at risk of developing an addiction, also known as an opioid use disorder. Regular ...

Opioid agonists are substances that activate opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems. They have several uses, from pain management to treating opioid use disorder. You have ...

Opioid overdose can occur due to a person taking too high a dose, mixing opioids with other substances, or taking opioids that a doctor prescribed for someone else. An opioid overdose requires ...