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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.
Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

Mindfulness training reduces dropout rates and relapses in opioid addiction treatment

Mindfulness training reduces dropout rates and relapses in opioid addiction treatment

Study shows surge in buprenorphine prescriptions at community health clinics

Study shows surge in buprenorphine prescriptions at community health clinics

Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children

Prenatal opioid exposure not associated with risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children

U-M scientists develop new tool to better understand neuronal signaling

U-M scientists develop new tool to better understand neuronal signaling

The path to a better tuberculosis vaccine runs through Montana

The path to a better tuberculosis vaccine runs through Montana

To stop fentanyl deaths in Philadelphia, knocking on doors and handing out overdose kits

To stop fentanyl deaths in Philadelphia, knocking on doors and handing out overdose kits

Study reveals shocking rise in opioid deaths among Canadian youth

Study reveals shocking rise in opioid deaths among Canadian youth

Swap funds or add services? Use of opioid settlement cash sparks strong disagreements

Swap funds or add services? Use of opioid settlement cash sparks strong disagreements

Deciphering the molecular interactions of opioid receptors: Implications for drug design

Deciphering the molecular interactions of opioid receptors: Implications for drug design

Pain reliever use in pregnancy shows no link to child neurodevelopmental disorders, study finds

Pain reliever use in pregnancy shows no link to child neurodevelopmental disorders, study finds

Tiam1 inhibition mitigates morphine tolerance and hyperalgesia in mouse model

Tiam1 inhibition mitigates morphine tolerance and hyperalgesia in mouse model

Immersive VR may be a useful non-medication strategy to improve cancer pain

Immersive VR may be a useful non-medication strategy to improve cancer pain

More kids are dying of drug overdoses. Could pediatricians do more to help?

More kids are dying of drug overdoses. Could pediatricians do more to help?

UT Health San Antonio launches Be Well Institute for substance use research and treatment

UT Health San Antonio launches Be Well Institute for substance use research and treatment

Dartmouth-led research identifies unique brain areas for emotion regulation

Dartmouth-led research identifies unique brain areas for emotion regulation

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

New project aims to engineer live joints for osteoarthritis treatment

New project aims to engineer live joints for osteoarthritis treatment

A paramedic was skeptical about this Rx for stopping repeat opioid overdoses. Then he saw it help.

A paramedic was skeptical about this Rx for stopping repeat opioid overdoses. Then he saw it help.

Punitive prenatal drug laws lead to negative health outcomes

Punitive prenatal drug laws lead to negative health outcomes

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