Pain is one of the mysterious sensations that we collectively experience as humans, and throughout our history, we have had a hard time describing our truly unique pain.

When headaches or sore muscles strike us at home, we reach for everyday painkillers. Usually it’s something like ibuprofen, ...

When your back constantly hurts, you might think you know where the pain is originating. But you might also be wrong.

Buprenorphine, an effective opioid with a high degree of efficacy and safety, was approved with considerable restrictions that have finally been removed only in the last few years. Naloxone and ...

As the opioid problem grew, some organizations even used information from treatment centers and overdose hotspots to identify potential future markets. As the overprescribing and misuse of ...

But what are these drugs and why are they such a problem? Opioids are a group of drugs that range from codeine, to illegal drugs like heroin. Prescription opioids are primarily used for pain relief.

Opioid addiction is something many individuals and families continue to face. Based on current research, healing takes more ...

The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are sharing tips for preventing and recognizing opioid overdoses ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day.