In a letter to the FDA, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has addressed public health concerns associated with the use of equianalgesic opioid conversion tables and has recommended a staged ...

Naloxone or Narcan can reverse an opioid overdose: Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is administered via nasal spray or injection and can be bought over the counter. Friends, family ...

How does your doctor actually prescribe opioid medication? Why is it hard to get a refill? What are the best solutions to ...

As more Americans receive treatment for opioid-use disorder, that progress is increasingly showing up in the operating room, ...

Opioid withdrawal can consist of different symptoms at varying severities. Calculating an opioid withdrawal score provides insight for your doctor when it comes to customizing your treatment and ...

Last week, the Trump administration released a five-step plan to address the country’s opioid addiction crisis. The administration’s new drug czar’s plan focuses largely on attempts to prevent ...