He knows the dangers of prescription pain addiction better than most. Paul Earley, MD One thing led to another and pretty soon I was taking them everyday. What he didn't expect was to become addicted.

The availability of suzetrigine may represent a critical step in addressing the nation’s pain management crisis. While questions remain about its cost, adoption, and long-term efficacy, its novel ...

Not a moment too soon: a drug is on the market that is effective in treating pain but is not addictive. Its generic name is suzetrigine — sold under the name Journavx — and it took 25 years to ...

They miss an important opportunity to prevent addiction before it starts by expanding non-opioid pain management options. Current pain treatment protocols incentivize the use of generic ...

As both a Kansas state senator and practicing ophthalmologist in Garden City, I’ve witnessed firsthand how thoughtful policies transform lives – particularly when it comes to healthcare.

Life care specialists, a new role in hospitals, are making significant strides in combating the opioid crisis by educating patients about addiction risks, offering alternative pain management ...

The Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit, now in its seventh year, brings professionals together for a day of sharing expertise and learning from each other about opportunities to approach the ...

“The slippery slope from using medications for their intended medical purpose to habitual use, dependency and addiction can take ... faced with extreme physical pain requiring pain relief ...

The Pain and Addiction Special Interest Group (PASIG) is a welcoming community that supports a monthly conversation across UAB departments on current research and clinical efforts to improve responses ...