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Posted November 24, 2010:

• No Reduction in Adverse Medical Events Over Six Years Despite Efforts

Posted November 15, 2010:

• Morphine Abuse During Adolescence Has Multigenerational Effects on Brain

Posted November 4, 2010:

• Single Shot of Morphine Has Long Lasting Effects on Testosterone Levels, Study Finds

Posted October 12, 2010:

• Implanting Medication to Treat Opioid Dependence Appears Beneficial in Decreasing Opioid Usage

Posted October 6, 2010:

• New Drug Blocks Morphine's Effects on Breathing -- But Not on Pain
• Drug That Helps Adults Addicted to Opioid Drugs Also Relieves Withdrawal Symptoms in Newborns

Posted October 4, 2010:

• It's Time to Phase out Codeine, Researchers Urge

Posted September 9, 2010:

• Opioid Use to Relieve Pain and Suffering at End of Life Is Safe in Hospital-at-Home Setting, Study Finds

Posted September 7, 2010:

• New Target to Improve Pain Management Identified

Posted August 23, 2010:

• Regulation of Cell Proliferation Is Dependent on Nucleocytoplasmic Trafficking

Posted August 20, 2010:

• Drug Addicts Get Hooked Via Prescriptions, Keep Using 'to Feel Like a Better Person,' Research Shows

Posted July 28, 2010:

• Morphine Blocks Tumor Growth, Study Suggests

Posted July 13, 2010:

• Criminalization of Drugs and Drug Users Fuels HIV; Laws Should Be Reviewed, Say Experts

Posted June 24, 2010:

• Pre-Emptive Pain Regimen Decreased Opioid Usage in Patients Undergoing Robotic Prostatectomy

Posted June 21, 2010:

• New Drugs to Relieve Cancer Pain

Posted June 7, 2010:

• Manufacturing Facilities Release Pharmaceuticals to the Environment, USGS Study Finds

Posted May 26, 2010:

• Opioid-Blocking Medication Reduces Brain's Response to Alcoholism Cues, Study Finds

Posted May 18, 2010:

• Receptor Variant Influences Dopamine Response to Alcohol

Posted May 14, 2010:

• Researchers Define Traits Associated With Prescription Drug Disorders in a Primary Care Setting

Posted May 6, 2010:

• Mice Can Synthesize Their Own Morphine, Research Shows

Posted May 3, 2010:

• Improper Use of Opioids Sparks a New Canadian Practice Guideline

Posted April 26, 2010:

• Pain Free Treatment of Children and Adolescents

Posted April 21, 2010:

• British Heroin Substitute May Be Associated With Wide-Ranging Sight Problems

Posted April 15, 2010:

• Drug Shared by Addicts Seems to Protect Against HIV Brain Dementia

Posted March 14, 2010:

• Unlocking the Opium Poppy's Biggest Secret: Genes That Make Codeine, Morphine

Posted February 21, 2010:

• Inadequate Access to Opioid-Based Pain Relief Is a Human Rights Issue for Cancer Patients

Posted January 22, 2010:

• Chronic Morphine Use Delays Wound Healing

Posted January 18, 2010:

• Higher Opioid Dose Linked to Overdose Risk in Chronic Pain Patients

Posted January 12, 2010:

• Do Fish Feel Pain? Norwegian Research Suggests They Can

Posted December 10, 2009:

• Pathological Gambling May Be Successfully Treated With Medications for Substance Addiction

Posted December 9, 2009:

• New Clues Emerge for Understanding Morphine Addiction

Posted December 7, 2009:

• Deaths from Opioid Use Have Doubled; Five-Fold Increase in Oxycodone Deaths

Posted November 30, 2009:

• Western Diets Turn on Fat Genes: Energy-Dense Foods May Activate Genes That Ultimately Make Us Obese

Posted November 18, 2009:

• Common Pain Relief Medication May Encourage Cancer Growth

Posted October 30, 2009:

• Stress-Induced Changes In Brain Circuitry Linked To Cocaine Relapse

Posted September 27, 2009:

• Infant Pain, Adult Repercussions: How Infant Pain Changes Sensitivity In Adults

Posted September 24, 2009:

• Nanoparticle-Based Battlefield Pain Treatment Moves A Step Closer

Posted September 8, 2009:

• US Prison System Falls Short In Treating Drug Addiction, Study Finds

Posted August 26, 2009:

• It's Not All In Your Head: Descending Neural Mechanisms Of Placebo-Induced Pain Control

Posted August 19, 2009:

• Warning Over Codeine Use After Tonsillectomy

Posted August 17, 2009:

• Genetic Link Between Physical Pain And Social Rejection Found

Posted August 11, 2009:

• Computer System Improves Pain Therapy For Cancer Patients

Posted August 10, 2009:

• Chinese Acupuncture Affects Brain's Ability To Regulate Pain, UM Study Shows

Posted August 4, 2009:

• Nerve-Block Anesthesia Can Improve Surgical Recovery, Even Outcomes

Posted August 3, 2009:

• Pain Relief Only One Motive For Opioid Use Among High School Seniors

Posted July 27, 2009:

• High-Fat, High-Sugar Foods Alter Brain Receptors

Posted July 8, 2009:

• Potential Patient Safety Risks Among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Patients

Posted July 7, 2009:

• Comprehensive Review Of Addiction To Prescription Painkillers Among Patients And Physicians
• Cesarean Section: Local Anesthetic Reduces Need For Painkillers Post-Op

Posted July 6, 2009:

• Active Ingredient In Cannabis Eliminates Morphine Dependence In Rats

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