Former CDC director Tom Frieden, MD, and Andrew Kolodny, co-director of opioid policy research at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., shared 10 ...

Activation of the body’s opioid system may be required for ketamine’s antidepressant effects, new research hinted. In a small study of adults with major depressive disorder, taking the opioid blocker ...

The human body naturally produces opioid-like substances, such as endorphins, which block the perception of pain and increase the feeling of well-being. Similarly, opioid drugs, including morphine or ...

BXCL501 demonstrated clinical benefits and favorable tolerability profile for treatment of opioid withdrawal symptoms Results from this ...

The opioid crisis has been the focus of countless headlines, health initiatives, and heartbreaking stories of loss and addiction over the past several years. While many measures have been taken to ...

The opioid epidemic has affected hospitals, both clinically and financially, for almost 30 years. More than1,000 acute care hospitals will receive a share of $700 million as part of the settlement of ...

The Supreme Court’s ruling maintains the decisions of the lower courts (see our recent article) and allows the Government of British Columbia to continue pursuing its proposed “multi-Crown” class ...

The opioid crisis in Texas has reached alarming levels, prompting urgent discussions about the need for enhanced treatment accessibility and compassionate support for individuals grappling with ...

Attorney General Aaron Ford announced the end of Nevada’s opioid litigation on Wednesday, marking the more than $1.1 billion the state has won after four years of legal action. Walgreens was the final ...