People who abuse opioids are more likely to be hospitalized for sepsis and die, even if they are young and otherwise healthy, according to new research. Researchers analyzed 6.7 million U.S. hospital ...

Alameda County has seen a troubling rise in opioid overdoses in recent years, and a growing portion of these cases involve teenagers. In fact, according to the San Francisco Drug overdose and ...

primarily based on history provided by patient or significant others Three or more of the following in previous year (ICD-10 diagnostic criteria) strong desire or compulsion to take opioids difficulty ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Clearwater has released a new online resource titled “Understanding the Signs of Vicodin ...

Opioids, such as oxycodone, morphine, codeine, tramadol and fentanyl, are commonly prescribed to manage pain. You might be ...

Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal ...

Opioid deprescribing is advised when risks of opioid use outweigh benefits. A tailored, patient-centered plan with gradual dose reduction, monitoring, and support can improve outcomes and reduce harm.

Approximately 977,000 Minnesotans were classified as needing substance-use treatment, but only one in ten received it. While there are many reasons why, Dr. Steve Delisi, chief medical officer of ...

A new study published Thursday found that groundbreaking weight loss and diabetes medications also combat opioid-use disorder and alcohol misuse disorder. This is the second study this fall to suggest ...

Opioid prescribing in US nursing homes declined from 2011 to 2022, but racial disparities persisted; White residents had the ...

Fewer than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries with opioid-use disorders receive proper care, study finds In 2022, 52,000 Medicare beneficiaries experienced an opioid overdose, according to the Centers for ...