April 23, 2012 (Atlanta, GA) — Methadone and buprenorphine are viable analgesic treatment options for patients with chronic pain and comorbid opioid addiction. However, when it comes to safety, ...

Researchers from the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Institute of Neurophysiology at Uniklinik RWTH ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – “When I was on pain meds and in pain all the time, you’re going through hell, and you are really just trying to make it sometimes, one hour at a time,” said Eric Bumpus, a 43-year-old ...

Supporters will tell you that the herb kratom relieves pain, dampens depression, and counters anxiety. Scientists report it plays a role in treating chronic pain, and may cure addiction to opioid ...

Living with chronic pain is a challenge affecting millions of people daily. From back pain to arthritis, fibromyalgia to migraines, finding relief often requires a multifaceted approach. One of the ...

A new scientific review of 148 studies enrolling over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients treated with prescription opioid painkillers has found that nearly one in ten patients experiences opioid ...

KXAN’s Jose Torres shares the story of 43-year-old Eric Bumpus, husband and father of two. Bumpus reflects on five years of living with an addiction to pain pills. He shared when he was on pain meds ...

Mindfulness training has made its way into school districts, self-help and health books, and workplaces. One day soon, it could also be widely offered as a "medicine" for some physical and mental ...

A new study finds chronic pain patients show a high prevalence of addiction to prescription pain medications, according to a news release by Geisinger Health System. The study by Geisinger researchers ...

One of the biggest hurdles to addressing the opioid crisis in the US is knowing what alternative, non-opioid medications to prescribe for the treatment of chronic pain. Physicians struggle with a ...

Dr. Rich and company discuss chronic pain. Dr. Rich and company discuss chronic pain, how physical activity can support pain prevention, and the latest in non-surgical treatment options. And the team ...