But if that balance changes, the risk of developing opioid use disorder could change, too,” said Higginbotham. The research team found that male rats with chronic pain in their paws gave ...

This is known as post-acute withdrawal syndrome. People who want to stop taking opioids should do it with the assistance of a doctor, LaBelle says. A medical professional will regularly monitor ...

This five-week-old boy is one of nearly 300 infants a year treated for opioid withdrawal at Cabell Huntington Hospital in West Virginia. He sleeps under the soothing touch of his mother ...