Opioids
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The Opioid Epidemic is Getting Even Worse, As Fentanyl Deaths SoarDeaths from synthetic opioids such as fentanyl doubled in just a year.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How We Might Harness the Brain's Pain-Control System for Drug-free ReliefYour body has its own natural pain-relief system, and scientists may be one step closer to learning how to use it for controlling chronic pain.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Could We Beat the Opioid Epidemic by Easing Pain with Marijuana?Can marijuana's use for pain relief slow the opioid epidemic?
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Does the Herbal Supplement Kratom Really Contain Opioids?The herbal substance kratom contains compounds that can be considered opioids, the FDA said this week.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Teen Cigarette Use Drops, But Marijuana & Vaping Rates Stay HighU.S. officials remain concerned about teen marijuana use — which increased in the past year — and vaping, which is common, according to a new survey.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Why Do We Get Addicted to Things?What makes a particular habit or substance an addiction?
By Knvul Sheikh Published
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Here's How to Talk to Your Kids About OpioidsOpinion Many parents don't think their child is at risk for misusing opioids. But the numbers suggest otherwise, and it's critical to prevent opioid use at a young age.
By Margie Skeer Published
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How Bad the Opioid Epidemic Really Is in 6 Simple ChartsOpinion Drug overdose deaths are now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., surpassing peak annual deaths caused by car accidents, guns and HIV infection.
By Andrew Kolodny Published
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Opioid Crisis Has Frightening Parallels to Drug Epidemic of Late 1800sHistory repeated itself as the overprescription of painkillers caused widespread addiction.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
