Scientists have developed a handheld sensor for rapid and accurate detection of fentanyl in urine, showing potential for future saliva testing. This innovative device, which…
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A recent study found that physicians reduce prescriptions of opioids and benzodiazepines when notified of a patient’s overdose death, particularly if the notification includes actionable…
Researchers have discovered a potential new method for reversing fentanyl overdoses by using modified cannabidiol (CBD) as a negative allosteric modulator at the opioid receptor…
A Rhode Island study reveals that opioid use disorder patients on lower buprenorphine doses have a 20% higher dropout rate, suggesting the need to reevaluate…
Many meth-related deaths are also tied to heroin and/or fentanyl, a new study finds. Credit: Michael B. Vincent A staggering 50-fold increase in deaths related…
A study conducted by researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that opioids were responsible for more than half of all fatal poisonings in…
Opioids are a class of drugs that are used to relieve pain and provide a sense of relaxation and well-being. They work by interacting with…
A compound generated by artificial intelligence-based tools predicted to bind to the kappa-opioid receptor. Credit: Image courtesy of Leslie Salas Estrada Researchers are turning to…
Opioid addiction is a serious public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the compulsive use of opioids despite negative…
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is often prescribed to manage severe pain, but…
The overdose epidemic in America is a complex issue, costing 100,000 lives annually and reversing progress in life expectancy. However, researchers at the University of…
It is expected that the circulating monoclonal antibodies would be able to give pain relief for many weeks. UC Davis researchers seek to develop a…
Researchers report the breakthrough discovery of a new vaccine that targets the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl. It can block fentanyl’s ability to enter the brain,…
For individuals who cannot take ibuprofen or acetaminophen, Eastman Institute for Oral Health researchers investigated the use of a gabapentin combination as a non-opioid replacement. A…
Patients receiving spinal anesthesia reported slightly worse pain levels, scoring an average of 7.9 out of 10 versus 7.6 for those under general anesthesia. A…
Fentanyl is a very potent synthetic opioid that is comparable to morphine but 50 to 100 times stronger. It is a prescribed drug that is…
Scientists estimate that there are hundreds of millions of possible chemical variants, or analogs, of fentanyl. PNNL scientists are tracking measurements of the forms already…
Patient receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help people being treated for opioid addiction reduce their methadone dose and better manage pain and…
Psilocybin mushrooms Adults who have at some time in their life used psilocybin – a psychedelic substance produced by some types of mushrooms – are…
Differences found by region, age groups, and prescriber type. The volume of prescription opioids dispensed from retail pharmacies declined by 21% from 2008 to 2018,…