The U.S. opioid epidemic is being driven by an unprecedented surge in deaths from fentanyl and other synthetic opiates. Fentanyl’s […]
New mathematical model could be key to designing effective therapies for brain disorders
The G-protein-coupled receptors are present in many neurological and psychological disorders thanks to the activation of G proteins. In addition […]
An opioid epidemic may be looming in Mexico — and the US may be partly responsible
Opioid use in Mexico has been low, but national and international factors are converging and a threat of increased drug […]
Opioid overdoses, depression linked
The link between mental health disorders and substance abuse is well-documented. Nearly one in 12 adults in the U.S is […]
Opioid controlled substance agreements safely reduce health care visits, study finds
The medical community has long known that patients on long-term opioid therapy often have significantly more health care visits. But […]
Full, but still feasting: Mouse study reveals how urge to eat overpowers a signal to stop
Almost everyone knows the feeling. You’re at a restaurant or a holiday meal, and your stomach is telling you it’s […]
Researchers 3D print prototype for ‘bionic eye’
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota have, for the first time, fully 3D printed an array of […]
New wave of complex street drugs puzzles emergency doctors: Study may fuel need for more comprehensive drug testing in hospitals
At a time when drug overdoses are becoming more prevalent and lethal, a new report provides a snapshot of regional […]
Are pet owners abusing animals to get opioids? Colorado veterinarians see opioid epidemic now extending to pets
Veterinarians in Colorado are concerned that some of their clients may have intentionally hurt their pets in the hopes of […]
Unwise opioids for wisdom teeth: Study shows link to long-term use in teens and young adults: Those who fill an opioid prescription for wisdom tooth removal are nearly three times as likely to keep using; ages 19-30 most at risk
Getting wisdom teeth removed may be a rite of passage for many teens and young adults, but the opioid painkiller […]