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Cancer survivors with pain more likely to use non-opioid substances
Experiencing pain may increase the odds that cancer survivors will use cigarettes and cannabis, according to a recent study published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American ...
First nonopioid painkiller in 25 years approved by FDA, offering new hope for patients
A newly approved pain medication, suzetrigine, is the first nonopioid analgesic in 25 years to receive clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a breakthrough that has excited pain ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin – is he right?
Although quitting antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms, they are generally less severe than those of heroin.
How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
Over a decade spent treating and researching substance use disorders taught one researcher that the overdose epidemic is a ...
Psychology Today10h
The Long-Term Effects of ADHD Medication
Stimulants affect the mind, brain, and body in several ways, many of which can be very positive, even in the long run. Find ...
Healthline14h
Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms Timeline
Withdrawal symptoms can vary depending on the antidepressant, and strategies for tapering off the medication may help.