A Louisiana physician, who refers to himself as a “former assassin,” was indicted by a federal grand jury for his […]
Prescription Pad a ‘Lethal Weapon’ for MD Indicted for Murder
A New York physician has been indicted on five counts of murder, with prosecutors alleging he demonstrated a depraved indifference […]
Researchers light-up mouse brain, revealing previously hidden areas susceptible to opioids
Winding and twisting like a labyrinth, the brain consists of an elaborate network of passages through which information flows at […]
Vaping, opioids and ‘Anti-vaxxers’ top health stories of 2019
(HealthDay)—The scourge of addiction among Americans young and old made big headlines in 2019, as did one big change in […]
Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy as part of settlement
Purdue Pharma, the company that made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy in White Plains, New York, […]
Light therapy could replace opioids as main treatment for cancer treatment side effect
A worldwide coalition of researchers and clinicians has agreed that light therapy is among the most effective interventions for the […]
Can Touching Fentanyl Really Kill You?
In April, the TV news program "60 Minutes" aired a report about fentanyl, a synthetic opioid much more potent than […]
Surgery patients use only 1/4 of prescribed opioids, and prescription size matters
Many surgeons write prescriptions for opioid pain medications four times larger than what their patients will actually use after common […]
How Ketamine Treats Depression: It Acts Like an Opioid, Study Suggests
The anesthetic ketamine has drawn excitement in recent years as a fast-acting and effective treatment for severe depression. Now, a […]
The Rate of Pregnant Women Addicted to Opioids Has Reached New Heights
The opioid crisis has reached new — and dangerous — heights and, according to a new report from the Centers […]