An internationally recognized leader in molecular pharmacology and neurobiology, Dr. Bohn recently joined USF Health. She is ...

OxyContin (oxycodone) is a pain medication available by prescription in the United States. It is part of a class of drugs known as opioids. A person needs to use medications, such as OxyContin, only ...

Opioids and stimulants are distinct drug classes: opioids are pain relievers that depress the nervous system, while stimulants increase alertness and energy levels. Opioids act as potent pain ...

New research from Oregon Health & Science University has found that the rate of opioid use during pregnancy has risen ...

The term "opioid" has become a dirty word. "Synthetic" is also dirty. When putting them together you get something that is dirty but also confusing -- and probably intentionally so. There's no ...

Opioids are a class of medications mostly used to treat pain. While they can improve your quality of life, opioids can be highly addictive. Although the words are often used interchangeably, there’s a ...

Opioid use during pregnancy has doubled in a decade, a large U.S. study finds, linking opioid diagnoses to higher risks for ...

A dozen years ago, the federal government came down hard on Purdue Pharma, fining the drugmaker and three of its executives a record $634 million for misbranding its blockbuster OxyContin pill as ...

The terms “narcotics” and “opioids” are both commonly used, but the preferred term in medical and legal contexts is now “opioids.” Opioids are primarily used for pain relief. According to the Centers ...