The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance to industry on the development of non-opioid analgesics for acute pain in an effort to spur the development of non-addictive pain ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The opioid epidemic continues to challenge Arkansas, with many residents struggling to overcome addiction. Kyle Brewer, who became addicted to opioids getting his wisdom teeth ...

Study findings from the 2026 ASAM annual meeting showed that a multimodal program reduced opioid exposure in the emergency department and provided effective pain relief for substance use disorders.

Opioids are addictive, especially for seniors, but current law and insurance company practice encourage using them over alternatives. As both a Kansas state senator and practicing ophthalmologist in ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new draft guidance for the development of non-opioid treatments for chronic ...

A new opioid alternative is in development that could help treat chronic pain without the risk of addiction. More good news in the battle against opioid addiction. Scientists have reopened research ...

The search for a safer opioid has followed pain medicine for decades. Doctors still need strong drugs for surgery, major ...

Without immediate action, the opioid crisis will become a permanent fixture in our society. Instead of winding down, the opioid epidemic tightened its grip and picked up speed. Open and easy access to ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health is partnering with other physicians and researchers to study AI in prenatal care and opioid alternatives in post-surgical treatments. The two efforts were ...

While much of the attention swirling around the opioid problem in the United States has focused on younger Americans and ...

As both a Kansas state senator and practicing ophthalmologist in Garden City, I’ve witnessed firsthand how thoughtful policies transform lives – particularly when it comes to healthcare. The timing ...