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An opioid is a chemical that works by binding to opioid receptors, which are found principally in the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. The receptors in these two organ systems mediate both the beneficial effects and the side effects of opioids.
For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid ‘unwinding’ raises the stakes

For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid ‘unwinding’ raises the stakes

Enhancing social support through non-traditional sources may help mothers with opioid use disorder

Enhancing social support through non-traditional sources may help mothers with opioid use disorder

Study reveals misuse of scientific evidence by opioid makers

Study reveals misuse of scientific evidence by opioid makers

The hidden effects of opioid use on the endocrine system

The hidden effects of opioid use on the endocrine system

Novel device may rescue people from overdose without bystander help

Novel device may rescue people from overdose without bystander help

Mothering over meds: Docs say common treatment for opioid-exposed babies isn’t necessary

Mothering over meds: Docs say common treatment for opioid-exposed babies isn’t necessary

Expanded treatment options linked to 37% reduction in drug overdose deaths

Expanded treatment options linked to 37% reduction in drug overdose deaths

Study reveals racial bias in postsurgical analgesia

Study reveals racial bias in postsurgical analgesia

It's official! Men and women experience and manage pain differently

It's official! Men and women experience and manage pain differently

Study suggests NSAIDs may lower postoperative delirium risk

Study suggests NSAIDs may lower postoperative delirium risk

Understanding how men and women process pain differently

Understanding how men and women process pain differently

University of Michigan receives grant to study pain management in opioid use disorder

University of Michigan receives grant to study pain management in opioid use disorder

Smoking cessation programs could help combat opioid epidemic

Smoking cessation programs could help combat opioid epidemic

Tiny molecule offers hope in reducing opioid side effects

Tiny molecule offers hope in reducing opioid side effects

Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

New deep-learning framework identifies non-addictive pain relief options

New deep-learning framework identifies non-addictive pain relief options

Study paves way to more efficient non-addictive treatment for chronic pain

Study paves way to more efficient non-addictive treatment for chronic pain

NIH supports research on non-opioid pain relief for oral cancer patients

NIH supports research on non-opioid pain relief for oral cancer patients

Vance-Walz debate highlighted clear health policy differences

Vance-Walz debate highlighted clear health policy differences

AAP publishes first clinical guideline for opioid use in pediatric care

AAP publishes first clinical guideline for opioid use in pediatric care

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