Scientists have developed a new gene therapy that quiets pain at its source in the brain—without the addictive risks of opioids. Using AI to map how pain is processed, they created a targeted “off ...

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 ...

New research from the University of Kansas shows people who experience chronic pain tend to consume cigarettes and ...

Chronic opioid therapy is often misunderstood as primarily producing euphoria, even in long-term pain patients. In reality, ...

WASHINGTON - Addiction isn't just about willpower. It's a chronic brain disease, says a new definition aimed at helping families and their doctors better understand the challenges of treating it.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Drew Pinsky discussed Tiger Woods’ March 27 DUI arrest, describing the situation as denial and anosognosia that, he said, ...