Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal ...

Unimaginable pain and restlessness. Vomiting so frequent and forceful that it can perforate the esophagus. Blood pressure and heart rate so high that they damage the heart. Sweating that drenches ...

The estate of an inmate who died in the custody of an Horry County detention center has filed a lawsuit claiming negligence ...

A pilot study showed that a small amount of ketamine can reduce or eliminate the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting fentanyl. Drug overdose is the leading cause of injury deaths in young ...

For decades, opioids have been the blunt instrument of modern pain care, powerful enough to quiet severe suffering yet risky ...

Injectable, extended-release buprenorphine was deemed safe for patients experiencing minimal to mild opioid withdrawal (COWS scores 4-7), making the drug a viable and safe treatment option, according ...

The life-threatening drug, medetomidine, has been found in 457 drug seizures in the third quarter of this year, a surge from ...

As opioid pain medications continue being prescribed for chronic and severe pain, understanding their risks becomes increasingly crucial. While these pills may offer temporary relief, their potential ...

A recent study explodes the myth that the risk of addiction to prescription opioids exists only among patients abusing their opioids. Until recently, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) ...

Opvee (nalmefene) is a prescription drug used to treat opioid overdose. Opvee can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include throat irritation, dizziness, and nausea. Keep ...