Alabama prisons expand opioid addiction recovery program
The medications “help to bridge that gap between 'I want to get clean' and getting clean," a prisons official said.
Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand—understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
A good night's sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with ...
Fighting addiction means taking a hard look at opioid prescribing
NSDUH only queried opioid misusers about opioid use disorder symptoms. After they changed the protocol and asked all ...
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New pain drug, Vertex’s Journavx, gets FDA approval as safer alternative to addictive opioids
Vertex’s new drug Journavx (suzetrigine) has been hailed as a scientific breakthrough because it allays pain without entering the brain, minimizing the risk of addiction and dependence that can ...
FDA approves opioid-free pain medication with 'no sign of addiction'
A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the FDA on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients.
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NFL Players Are Now Avoiding Opioids for Pain, Study Finds
Ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl, some good news for the athletes: NFL players are largely avoiding opioid-based pain ...
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No Opioids, No Addiction: FDA Approves First New Type of Painkiller in Decades
To treat acute pain, doctors in the U.S. commonly prescribe opioids: powerful painkillers with dangerous side effects including serious risk of addiction and overdose. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug ...
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Bipartisan Crusade in Senate Tackles Opioid Crisis: Kelly and Tillis Unveil Groundbreaking Alternatives to PAIN Act for Senior Health
U.S. Senators propose the Alternatives to PAIN Act to increase access to non-opioid pain treatments for seniors.
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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
U.S. officials have approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated ...
FDA Approves New Non-Opioid Painkiller, Journavx: 'No Addiction Potential'
One participant in the drug trial for Journavx said it eliminated her pain without making her feel loopy or nauseous, which ...
Mesa nonprofits can now apply for funds to combat opioid addiction through $1M grant
To date Mesa received $4.5 million in One Arizona settlement funds. The city will give $1 million to nonprofits working to ...