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Dissolvable Implant Relieves Pain On Demand Without the Use of Drugs or Opioids
A new study unveiled a small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs. The first-of-its-kind device could...
Cannabis Can Be 30x More Powerful Than Aspirin for Inflammation, Says New Study Eyeing Future Opioid Substitute
The researchers say that the discovery could help create a natural—and potent—form of pain relief without the risk of addiction of other painkillers.
Every US Public Library, High School, and YMCA is Getting Opioid Overdose Reversal Kits for Free
The pharmaceutical company announced this week that in addition to providing schools with Narcan kits, they would be giving them to libraries and YMCAs too.
Acupuncture Could Be a Non-Pharmaceutical Source of Pain Relief for Those Resisting Opioids
As WHO is set to recognize traditional Chinese medicine, these organizations are pushing for acupuncture as a form of pain relief for recovering addicts.
Researchers Tried to Curb Opioid Abuse By Sending Letters to the Doctors – and It Made a Difference
These researchers are trying to find practical ways to curb opioid abuse in America – and they recently found success through letters.
Opioid Crisis Breakthrough: Non-Addictive Painkiller Found Effective
This medical breakthrough could make a huge difference for the opioid crisis in America.
CVS to Limit Opioid Prescriptions, Expand Disposal Service That’s Returned 100 Tons of Drugs
Limiting the strength and length of its opioid prescriptions, and expanding its successful disposal service will curb possible abuse at CVS pharmacies.
Pill Bottle Timers Could Put a Lid on Opioid Abuse
These prescription pill bottles, which feature built-in stopwatches, could deter possible opioid addiction and misuse in households.
New Implantable Drug Could Ease Opioid Addiction
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first buprenorphine implant for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence. It is designed to provide a...
Another Study Shows African Psychedelic Plant Ibogaine Treats Traumatic Brain Injury in Vets With ‘Dramatic’ Results
An African psychedelic plant “significantly” alleviated the symptoms of war veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), according to another new study.
Ibogaine, a naturally...
Scan of 27 Million Compounds Identified a New One that Outperforms Pain Medications
Scanning a library of 27 million different molecules, a bi-institutional team identified some that work more effectively than the existing pain medications gabapentin and...
Your New Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to...
Narrowly Avoiding Prison by Judge’s Leniency, She Turned Her Life Around to Win Case as a Lawyer in His Courtroom
Sarah Gad's life story is one for the case books. A repeat drug offender turned criminal defense attorney, it shows among other things that...
Eight Habits to Take Up by Age 40 if You Want to Live Decades Longer
Researchers who studied the lifestyles of 700,000 Americans found men who had adopted all eight by age 40 lived around 24 years longer than...
African Psychedelic Plant Medicine Inspires Two New Drugs to Treat Addiction and Depression
A traditional African psychedelic plant medicine has inspired two new drugs to treat addiction and depression.
Ibogaine has been used for thousands of years during...
Contraceptive Pill for Men Nears Reality After Major Breakthrough
A ground-breaking contraceptive pill for men could be just around the corner after scientists identified a gene that, once removed, temporarily renders sperm infertile.
The...
Life-Saving Overdose Drug Narcan Approved by FDA for Over-the-Counter and Online Sale
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the lifesaving drug Narcan for over-the-counter use without a prescription for the first time.
The nasal spray...
Studies Link Marijuana Legalization to All Sorts of Positive Public Health Outcomes
In a landmark paper, economists have collected evidence on the societal implications of cannabis legalization and found it lowered the rates of suicide, binge...
Overdose Prevention Vending Machine Has Stopped Hundreds of Deaths from Fentanyl in Cincinnati
Wanting to see if a simple idea could help a huge problem, a Cincinnati health center filled a vending machine with overdose prevention equipment...
First Effective Treatment for Back Pain Changes How Brain and Back Communicate
The first effective treatment for back pain which changes how the brain and back communicate has been developed by scientists.
The 12-week course which focuses...