Opioids, like oxycodone, morphine and hydrocodone, carry a high potential for abuse. Besides reducing pain, these medications can also cause euphoria.

Jul 29, 2010 - Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch

The FDA approves injectable Vivitrol for the long-term treatment of addiction to heroine, painkillers like morphine and other opioids.

Oct 18, 2010 - Karen Gaskell

Preclinical investigations in animals and clinical observations in patients with multiple sclerosis suggest an alteration of endogenous opioids in multiple sclerosis.

Nov 13, 2009 - Elaine Moore

Drugs for controlling pain exist in a variety of forms. How do different types of pain medications work?

Aug 1, 2009 - Anthony Lee

Methadone is used for two main purposes. It treats moderate to severe pain and it is also used for preventing withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to opiates.

Mar 31, 2010 - Sandra Blake

For some people, eating chocolate can be a quick and enjoyable anti-depressant. But for others, the good feelings are followed by a let-down and can make them feel worse.

Oct 30, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

Part two of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. From the poppy fields of Asia, pain relief and addiction were born.

Apr 18, 2008 - Alicia Mae Prater

Opioid addiction is a deadly disease, but for severe cases there is finally an alternative to the oftentimes lifelong prison of Oxycontin, Heroin or Methadone Maintenance

Sep 1, 2008 - Kris Kohler

The Birmingham LDN conference gathered doctors and patients together to discuss low dose naltrexone and other treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Oct 26, 2010 - Maija Haavisto

Acupuncture is a popular pain relief application. Learn about clinical trials and recent research on how acupuncture relieves pain.

Jun 8, 2010 - Gangadharan Sajithlal

Opiate addicts are turning away from street drugs like heroin, preferring the safety of strong prescription narcotics like Oxycontin.

Jul 26, 2010 - Peter McAlpine

Prescription drug use starts with legitimate reasons like cough, insomnia and pain, but repetitive use moves the user down the road to prescription drug abuse.

Jul 25, 2009 - Lizzie Elzingre

Find out how naltrexone (ReVia) has been used to in the treatment of eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

Jan 1, 2011 - Kate Le Page

Methadone is prescribed to prevent withdrawal symptoms from heroin and other opiates. It's use has unique ramifications during pregnancy.

Aug 30, 2009 - Mary Earhart

Using science to battle cravings, withdrawl, and alcohol itself – the Cure or another Tool in the Recovery shed?

Sep 20, 2006 - Lura Seavey

OxyContin, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Codeine, Valium, Xanax, and common ADHD drugs like Concerta and Ritalin are being abused every day by adults and youth alike.

Sep 2, 2006 - Lura Seavey

Addiction to pain killers is a significant problem in our society. Recognizing its symptoms will help you to know if your loved one needs medical attention.

Sep 9, 2010 - Steve Kim

There are many types of addicts. All addictions come with risks and many of them are quite dangerous.

Jan 6, 2011 - Emily Rogers

Codeine, an opioid narcotic, is a pain med with many side effects that may not be true allergic reactions. Learn about pseudo-allergy and drug substitutes.

Apr 30, 2010 - Amy Andersen

Finding compounding pharmacies that sell low dose naltrexone can be tricky, but LDN, an MS treatment used for fibromyalgia and other autoimmune conditions, is available.

Feb 26, 2010 - Melanie Zoltan