Opioids : Science World Report

Feb 21, 2017 04:00 AM EST

Opioid Addiction: Anti-Addiction Medicine Given By ER Has High Chances To Stop Drug Abuse

Research suggests that buprenorphine reduces the craving for opioid.

Dec 13, 2016 02:41 AM EST

Drug Overdose Death Toll Surpassed The Number Of Gun Homicides, CDC Data Report Disclosed Extremely Disturbing Statistics

The increasing number of deaths also caused a decline in the American life expectancy.

Sep 26, 2016 04:14 AM EDT

Does Prescription Pain Medication Abuse Cause Heroin Addiction?

U.S. Attorney General revealed that prescription pain medication abuse, not marijuana, is more likely to cause heroine addiction.

Dec 29, 2015 12:02 AM EST

After An Overdose, Many Patients Still Get Opioid Prescriptions

New findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine show that nearly 90 percent of patients with chronic pain continue to get prescription opioids even following an overdose--putting these patients at an increased risk of a new overdose.

Dec 11, 2015 01:35 PM EST

Testing Can Cost More Than Just Money, Not Always Necessary

Just because testing is normally done doesn't mean that it is the best method of action to take.

Dec 03, 2015 02:18 PM EST

High School Herion Users Start With Prescription Opioids, NYU Study Says

Seventy-five percent of high school herion users found a gateway to the drug through prescription opioids, according to researchers at New York University.

Sep 18, 2015 05:02 PM EDT

Painkillers: Opioid Use Higher Among Teens In Rural Areas

A study published in the Journal of Rural Health examines how teens in rural areas are abusing painkillers.

Dec 09, 2014 08:03 PM EST

Patients Prescribed Narcotic Medications Are Staying On Them Longer, Study Says

Health officials across the country are working to lower painkiller and opioid abuse. However, a new study shows that more people are taking these addictive medications for a longer amount of time.

Aug 14, 2014 11:18 AM EDT

Opioid Use High Among Social Security Disability Recipients

A new report found that more than 40 percent of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients use opioid pain relievers. However, 20 percent and rising are taking them for extended periods, which may increase the risk of addiction, according to findings published in the journal Medical Care...