Dr. Joseph Shurman answers the question: 'Alternative Pain Killers In The U.S.?' — -- Question: I've Heard That Heroin Is Used To Treat Severe Pain In England. Is There A Legal Pain Killer In The ...

On Wednesday, two California counties filed a lawsuit against five of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies. But what role do doctors play in the epidemic? On Wednesday, two California counties ...

Did the FDA destroy what could have been a non-addictive pain killer that might have staved off the opioid crisis before it ever stood a chance? Several decades ago, the agency approved the drug ...

Scientists have shown the efficacy of a new non-opioid oral painkiller known as ADRIANA, the world's first selective α2B-adrenoceptor antagonist – a receptor subtype not previously targeted for ...

Prescriptions of tapentadol have surged in the last five years - The Examination After years of misery, Brad Liefvoort managed to beat his addiction to oxycodone. In 2018, he and his wife, Linda ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A study has revealed Ohio is among the top 10 states with the most residents who abuse painkillers. The United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic, according ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A new non-opioid pain medication is now on the market, and those who've overcome addiction say this new way to treat pain can save lives. The brand name is Journavx, it is the ...

The US Food and Drug Administration approved a new kind of painkiller that does not have any risk of addiction or overdose, which are generally associated with opioid medications. The drug, ...

'It just started making the day a little bit easier and that snowballed really quickly,' says Stevie A WOMAN was left with a “snowballing” addiction after being prescribed painkillers post-surgery, ...

Medications containing codeine could no longer be available over the chemist counter but instead require a visit to your GP. Another big push to stop any medicines containing codeine to be available ...

"You know I have always tried to be honest with you and open about my life," he told his national audience. "So I need to tell you today that part of what you have heard and read is correct. I am ...