Inconsistency in opioid dosing could be a risk factor for opioid overdose, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers conducted the study at a Colorado-based integrated health ...

After decreasing doses of opioid painkillers administered to hospital patients and delivering the medication with a shot or a pill as opposed to an IV, researchers found they could decrease patients’ ...

Low-dose opioid therapy provides stable, long-term symptom control and dose stability for patients with augmented restless legs syndrome.

If you or someone you know uses opioids, it’s important to learn about using them safely. Safety can help reduce the risk of opioid intoxication, accidental overdose, and other adverse effects.