Opiates and chronic pain

Patients who take opioids long-term risk developing hyperalgesia, an increased sensitivity to pain. Douglas Severance, MD, explains how to find relief from chronic pain while reducing the need for opioids.

Opioids are powerful drugs with potentially significant side effects. Here’s what you need to know.

Opioids are powerful pain meds that can be extremely addictive. See how to dodge common opioid pitfalls and stay safe.

It starts with slowed breathing, which might stop altogether.

An overview of the medications for withdrawal, maintenance therapy, and emergencies related to opioid use disorder.

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