Researchers have determined how morphine derivatives bind to the kappa opioid receptor, which should enable safer painkillers to be developed
Rooting out synthetic opioids like fentanyl is a game of whack-a-mole; once the DEA targets a specific chemical composition, a new one pops up. The post
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In America, saving a life costs as much as the market will bear. The post
How Does a $575 Life-Saving Drug Jump to $4,500? Blame a Perverse System appeared first on
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Kratom is helping wean thousands of Americans off illegal drugs and prescription pain pills, without creating long term dependency. It shouldn't be illegal. The post
Banning a Promising Cure for Opioid Addiction Is a Bad Idea appeared first on
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A new set of CDC recommendations try to strike a balance between neglecting pain and prescribing addiction. The post
Americans Have Been Addicted to Prescription Opiates Forever appeared first on
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