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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.
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

Study highlights inequities in emergency care for unintentional ingestions in children

Study highlights inequities in emergency care for unintentional ingestions in children

Study links semaglutide to reduced opioid overdose risk in patients with OUD and diabetes

Study links semaglutide to reduced opioid overdose risk in patients with OUD and diabetes

Endoscopic spine surgery reduces opioid use and postoperative pain

Endoscopic spine surgery reduces opioid use and postoperative pain

New curriculum aims to address substance use disorders in medical education

New curriculum aims to address substance use disorders in medical education

Liposomal bupivacaine shows no advantage in postoperative pain management for older adults

Liposomal bupivacaine shows no advantage in postoperative pain management for older adults

Researchers discover how rare cell type controls scar tissue formation in spinal cord injuries

Researchers discover how rare cell type controls scar tissue formation in spinal cord injuries

Study highlights limited evidence for antidepressants in treating pain in older adults

Study highlights limited evidence for antidepressants in treating pain in older adults

New study finds no bias in opioid treatment suggestions by AI models

New study finds no bias in opioid treatment suggestions by AI models

Study links COVID-19 to higher benzodiazepine use in postpartum women

Study links COVID-19 to higher benzodiazepine use in postpartum women

Study reveals significant increase in drug overdoses in Colombia among young women

Study reveals significant increase in drug overdoses in Colombia among young women

New study explores the potential of hormone therapy for opioid recovery

New study explores the potential of hormone therapy for opioid recovery

GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise in treating substance use disorders

GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise in treating substance use disorders

Study reveals neural processes behind morphine's pain relief

Study reveals neural processes behind morphine's pain relief

Probenecid shows promise for easing opioid withdrawal symptoms in new study

Probenecid shows promise for easing opioid withdrawal symptoms in new study

Recreational drug users three times more likely to experience repeat cardiovascular events

Recreational drug users three times more likely to experience repeat cardiovascular events

Addressing the gender gap in substance abuse treatment

Addressing the gender gap in substance abuse treatment

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