Summary: Doctors are more likely to prescribe opioids to those living with chronic pain. Thus, these are also people more likely to develop OUD. A
Summary: Ketamine is an anesthetic and can also reduce pain sensation. However, its use to treat depression is new. Studies show that few ketamine infusions
Summary: Opioid epidemic has been causing more deaths in the last few years than street drugs. Thus, everyone has quickly blamed doctors and pharmaceutical companies
Summary: ADHD is quite a common brain disorder. However, it remains poorly understood, and there are very few drugs that can help with the condition.
Summary: Many people are living with chronic pain and need opioids to manage their condition. However, if, for some reason, they need to find a
Summary: Despite declining opioid prescriptions, opioid overdose-related events are increasing. Buprenorphine is among the first and most effective drugs to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).
Summary: It is no secret that socially deprived people are more likely to abuse drugs. However, the study shows a massive difference between drug overdose-related
Summary: Opioid addiction is a significant health threat. However, not all opioids are equally addictive. It means that making changes to the chemical structures of
Summary: More than 85% of US adults report drinking alcohol, and data suggests that about 25% of the population engages in binge drinking. Additionally, it
Summary: Those living with opioid use disorder are generally hesitant to seek medical help. However, covid-19 epidemic has only made things worse. Thus, policymakers legalized
Summary: Since Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, agreed to close their company by paying $8 billion in compensation, several other investigations and legal battles
Summary: Opioid crisis and opiate abuse have only worsened in recent years, despite declining rates of opioid prescription. It is no secret that many people