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.
Researchers have successfully activated the brain's opioid receptors using optogenetics.
Researchers have developed a new pain killer that is on par with conventional opioids, but does not affect respiration, which is the main cause of opioid overdose.
A new study reports researchers have discovered a brain mechanism that could be a suitable target to prevent addiction and tolerance to opioids.
Researchers reveal a new, promising therapeutic strategy for treating neuropathic pain.
Researchers discover how pain fine tunes pain relief. The findings could help further understanding of pain and addiction to opioids.
Researchers report medications that boost the effect of naturally produced opioids may be better at reducing anxiety and fear than receptor binding opioids.
Researchers report nicotine increases speed codeine converts to morphine in the brain and increases the risk for analgesia dependence.
A transgenic mouse model helps researchers uncover a recipe for painlessness. The findings could help those who suffer from chronic pain conditions.
According to a new report, long term use of opioid for pain can increase the risk of patients developing depression.
A new study reports our brains may reward us for looking at pretty faces.
According to a new study, researchers have found that a specific molecule controls morphine receptor signaling in a small group of brain cells.
