Addiction response officials are warning about a new substance that has been detected in illicit drug supplies in Ohio and ...

Compounds far more potent than fentanyl are emerging faster than ever. State and local overdose tracking systems should be ...

Global pain market seeks non-opioid drugs, digital tools and novel targets as generics dominate and trial challenges slow ...

Alternatives to opioids are desperately needed to better treat moderate to severe acute pain, but to date, we’ve seen few ...

The Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) is a self-reported questionnaire that doctors can use to assess a person’s potential risk of opioid use disorder before prescribing pain medication. This feature mentions ...

Under state law, at least one version of liquid methadone, a drug used for the treatment of opioid use disorder, must be ...

Opioid antagonists are medications people can take to treat opioid use disorder. They help by reducing withdrawal symptoms, addressing cravings, and managing overdoses. Doctors prescribe opioid ...

At least eight states now require insurers to cover alternatives without higher co-pays or extra hurdles.<br/> ...

Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal ...