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 addresses the genetics behind why some people seem to be more resistant to addictions than others.
A transgenic mouse model helps researchers uncover a recipe for painlessness. The findings could help those who suffer from chronic pain conditions.
Researchers have successfully activated the brain's opioid receptors using optogenetics.
A drug that blocks the alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor may provide a new method for combating drug addiction relapse, researchers report.
Researchers report medications that boost the effect of naturally produced opioids may be better at reducing anxiety and fear than receptor binding opioids.
Researchers discover how pain fine tunes pain relief. The findings could help further understanding of pain and addiction to opioids.
According to a new report, long term use of opioid for pain can increase the risk of patients developing depression.
Researchers report nicotine increases speed codeine converts to morphine in the brain and increases the risk for analgesia dependence.
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.
According to a new study, having a larger social network can make you more tolerant to pain.
According to a new study, researchers have found that a specific molecule controls morphine receptor signaling in a small group of brain cells.
