A common drug used for inflammatory skin conditions may hold the key to treating both alcohol addiction and pain sensitivity. That’s what scientists at a leading research institute have found. In a ...

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 ...

Emerging research reveals that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) may have increased pain sensitivity/hyperalgesia when withdrawing from addictive substances ...

Sarah Richards never imagined she’d end up struggling with pain medication. After a car accident left her with chronic back pain, prescription opioids seemed like a lifeline. Three months later, she ...

A new non-opioid pain medication has been released - and doctors say it is non-addictive. The new drug, branded "Journavx," is the first non-opioid pain pill, and it just got FDA approval. "It's not ...