An intro to opiates vs. opioids with an explanation about why they are so addictive. ...

To help someone quit opiates, you need to understand the mechanics of addiction. We cover the basics here. ...

Detox from opiates is best managed with medical help. Learn about the medications and treatments that make the process h ...

A practical guide on how to help a loved one who is dealing with painkiller addiction here. ...

A look at the opioid epidemic and “accidental addiction” with a call to action to stop over-prescription of pain med ...

Yes, you can get addicted to opiates. An in-depth look at opiate drugs, their addiction potential, and ways to avoid it. ...

A graphic display of the statistics showing who uses prescription opioid pills in the U.S. Find out the details about th ...

How did we get here? Where will the opiate crisis likely lead? Here, we review what government can do to reduce and com ...

A review of the PROs and CONs of using medications for managing chronic pain. More from physician, Dr. Michael H. Lowens ...

Medications can treat opiate addiction or opioid addiction. So why are they underused? We explore in this infographic. A ...