Besides the obvious physical and psychological aspects of dependency and addiction, is there any research documenting the effect of using long-term opioids (to treat chronic pain) on the body?

New research about the harms of long-acting opioids may underestimate risks, members of two FDA advisory committees said Monday. Data did not represent large segments of the U.S. population and relied ...

Opioids, such as oxycodone, morphine, codeine, tramadol and fentanyl, are commonly prescribed to manage pain. You might be given a prescription when experiencing pain, or after surgery or an injury.

Opioid medications will be required to have their labeling updated to highlight the safety risks of long-term use, the FDA announced on Thursday. The agency is requiring opioid manufacturers to add to ...

Naltrexone is a generic prescription drug used to treat certain substance use disorders. Naltrexone oral tablet does not come in any brand-name versions. This drug can cause mild to serious side ...

Millions of people take opioids for chronic back pain, but many of them get limited relief while experiencing side effects and worrying about the stigma associated with taking them, suggests research ...

Opioids only provide small, short-lasting relief or are ineffective for many acute pain conditions, an overview of systematic ...

An experimental drug developed at Duke University School of Medicine could offer powerful pain relief without the dangerous side effects of opioids. The drug, called SBI-810, is part of a new ...