Opioids

Australian trial finds no difference in pain scores over 6 weeks

Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed

A Narcan kind of weekend

OTC agents are not safe alternatives to prescription opioids, study suggests

In non-responsive patients, think polysubstance use, says addiction treatment expert Kelly Ramsey

But critics say the HALT Fentanyl Act is the wrong way to approach the problem

Longer-acting nasal spray to be available by end of the year

It comes down to funding -- but it's time for that to change

Suicide prevention in traumatic brain injury survivors also on the docket during hearing

"A great need to reduce medication treatment in this vulnerable population," says researcher

Measure does not address scheduling the drug, which is frequently added to fentanyl

Differences emerged despite similar numbers of healthcare visits

There is no justification to oppose increased access to naloxone

Early support for infants, parents may help curb adverse outcomes, researchers say