Philly’s opioid addiction crisis is constantly evolving. Local health care workers and researchers explain some of the latest substances, side effects and treatments.

NAS is a condition where infants experience withdrawal symptoms due to exposure to substances like opioids in the womb. Maternal opioid-related diagnoses increased by around 130% from 2010 to 2017.

While the name ‘red’ sounds weird, the key question is: what kind of opioid is it ... leading to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms when trying to stop. Overdose: Taking too much ...

When MultiCare peer support liaison Chandelle Gill speaks to a patient about their addiction, she can see herself.

The FDA approved the first non-opioid treatment for the management of opioid withdrawal symptoms in 2018. The treatment, Lucemyra (lofexidine hydrochloride), was found to be able to help nearly ...

Further testing revealed that these specific T-reg cells were pumping out the endogenous opioid enkephalin in response to activation by progesterone and estrogen. "The fact that there's a sex ...

A group that has been fighting to improve access to opioid agonist therapy for decades has filed a complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal. The BC Association of People on Opioid Maintenance ...

Purdue Pharma Submits Opioid Lawsuit Settlement Plan ... their families and babies born in withdrawal. That figure is more than in the previous incarnation. The deadline to apply for a piece ...

While most states in the U.S. saw decreases to its year-over-year opioid-related deaths data, four states worsened—including Washington. Washington went from 34.1 opioid-related deaths per ...

Psychoactive substances have been used by humans for various purposes, including traditional practices, therapeutics, and recreation. Different compositions and formulations of psychoactive ...

Considering taking supplements to treat opioid withdrawal? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Follow the links to read common ...

The plan will provide around $850 million for individuals harmed by the opioid crisis, including people who were prescribed OxyContin and became addicted, and babies who were born with withdrawal ...