The terms “opiates” and “opioids” are often used interchangeably, but they don’t refer to quite the same thing. Both are narcotics, which means they induce sleepiness or numbness. Many opiates and ...

When you are in the early stage of recovery from opioid use disorder or dependence, there’s a 90% chance that you will experience post-acute withdrawal syndrome, or PAWS. Knowing what to expect and ...

Opioids are a class of drug used for sedation and pain relief. They can cause many side effects, especially if you take high doses for a long period of time. Chronic use of either prescription or ...

A University of Calgary-led international research team has identified a genetic factor that may explain why people respond ...

Opioids are a class of drugs prescribed for pain relief and sedation. Taking opioids long term may increase the risk of anxiety and depression as side effects. Opioids can cause many side effects, ...

Older people with chronic pain expressed views about opioid use that often sharply differed from those of primary care doctors, an interview-based study indicated. When asked about the risks ...

Correspondence to Hannah-Rose Tucker, Doctoral Student, Duke University Division of Physical Therapy, Durham NC 27708, USA; hannah.rose.tucker{at}duke.edu Background Consequences of prescription ...