April 23, 2012 (Atlanta, GA) — Methadone and buprenorphine are viable analgesic treatment options for patients with chronic pain and comorbid opioid addiction. However, when it comes to safety, ...

• Sixty percent said that chronic pain tends to be dismissed by doctors and the public. • Fifty-four percent said that doctors are not discussing the possibility of developing dependence or addiction ...

Last year, as I sat in attendance at the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Annual Conference, I was fidgeting in my chair. The unifying theme was stress, addiction, pain. The shadows of society. The ...

Researchers identify PV neurons in the prefrontal cortex as the gatekeepers of drug addiction relapse, offering a new target for precision treatment.

A new study finds chronic pain patients show a high prevalence of addiction to prescription pain medications, according to a news release by Geisinger Health System. The study by Geisinger researchers ...

Orlando Health, one of the region’s largest health systems, announced the expansion of its “opioid navigator” program in certain local hospitals, which helps connect people who end up in the ER for ...

With the opioid epidemic reaching into every corner of the U.S., more people are talking about addiction as a chronic disease rather than a moral failing. For researcher A. Thomas McLellan, who has ...

A non-intoxicating compound in cannabis could offer a breakthrough treatment for alcohol use disorder. New research shows CBD ...

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry provides evidence that chronic heroin addiction impairs the neural networks responsible for creative thinking. The findings indicate that the brains ...

Supporters will tell you that the herb kratom relieves pain, dampens depression, and counters anxiety. Scientists report it plays a role in treating chronic pain, and may cure addiction to opioid ...

Pathroot began in addiction treatment. We built a practical, tech-enabled platform that supports families at home with clear education, structured communication, and timely guidance.” — Carolyn ...