People who leave jail and prison are at extremely high risk of a drug overdose, research shows. In this study of people with probable opioid use disorder in Massachusetts county jails, those who ...

Kratom and 7-OH may be marketed as herbal supplements, but they function like opioids — shaping how clinicians treat ...

As drug overdose deaths reached record levels in the United States, evidence-based treatments for substance use remained significantly underutilized, a new study found. The vast majority of drug ...

Older adults with multiple rib fractures who use transdermal buprenorphine need less opioid medication for pain management after patch application than those who do not use it.

When combined with counseling and behavioral therapies, opioid use disorder medications are part of a comprehensive plan that supports long-term recovery. Opioid use disorder (OUD) occurs when ...

Montco officials expressed intentions to designate shelter for homeless individuals impacted by the opioid epidemic.

As the toxic drug crisis continues to plague communities across northwestern Ontario, First Nations are training community members in best practices for working with those experiencing addiction. Here ...

After an emergency department visit for an opioid overdose, 9% of individuals died and 21% experienced a repeat opioid ...

Anyone who takes opioids can develop opioid use disorder (OUD), which includes addiction, whether they take prescription opioids or illegal opioids such as heroin. However, treatment and support are ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say cannabis may not be an effective treatment for opioid use disorder. Juno/Stocksy In some states in the United States, opioid use disorder is a qualifying condition for ...

The opioid use epidemic has been at the forefront of societal concerns in the US. With the DEA-MATE Act, all providers have to be able to adeptly prescribe and manage Opioid Use Disorder and related ...