Opioids
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Deaths from Fentanyl, Drug That Killed Prince, Rise SharplyOverdose deaths from the opioid painkiller fentanyl — the same drug that killed the musician Prince — have increased sharply in a number of U.S. states.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Do Opioids Make Pain Worse?New research in rats has found that morphine can increase pain for months after the opioid has left the body.
By Peter Grace Published
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Prince's Death: Why It's So Easy to Overdose on PainkillersThere are a number of ways that prescription opioids can be lethal.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Macklemore Tells Obama About How He Once Abused Prescription DrugsIf you're wondering why prescription drugs containing opioids are so addictive, just ask Grammy Award-winning artist Macklemore.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Getting High on Anti-Diarrhea Drug Can KillSome people are taking extremely large doses of the anti-diarrhea medication Imodium in an attempt to get high.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Having More Friends May Mean Feeling Less PainDoes friendship help you feel no pain?
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Facts About Opioids — Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Codeine & OthersOpioids are powerful painkillers but they can be dangerous with misuse.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Deaths from 'Benzo' Sedatives Quietly IncreasingOverdoses involving benzodiazepines are "a public health problem that has gone under the radar," a researchers says.
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
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Long-Term Opioid Use Linked to DepressionPeople who use opioid medicines for pain may face a higher risk of depression, a new study finds.
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
