Despite the legalization of same sex marriage in Australia, some people are calling for returning to the debate about "gay conversion therapy". A new paper looks at the history of 'treatments' aimed at 'curing' people of their sexual orientation.
Researchers report medications that boost the effect of naturally produced opioids may be better at reducing anxiety and fear than receptor binding opioids.
A new study reports our brains may reward us for looking at pretty faces.
Researchers discover how pain fine tunes pain relief. The findings could help further understanding of pain and addiction to opioids.
Could rethinking the way we think about chronic pain curb the growing epidemic of opioid addiction?
Researchers have developed a new compound that selectively targets the brain's analgesic circuitry, but does not trigger potentially lethal side effects like traditional opioids.
Researchers report nicotine increases speed codeine converts to morphine in the brain and increases the risk for analgesia dependence.
According to a new study, having a larger social network can make you more tolerant to pain.
According to a new report, long term use of opioid for pain can increase the risk of patients developing depression.
According to a new study, researchers have found that a specific molecule controls morphine receptor signaling in a small group of brain cells.
A new study reports researchers have discovered a brain mechanism that could be a suitable target to prevent addiction and tolerance to opioids.
Researchers have developed a new pain relieving medication that is as strong as morphine, but is less likely to be addictive, and with fewer side effects.
