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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Why Do We Get Addicted to Things?What makes a particular habit or substance an addiction?
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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.
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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.
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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.
