painkillers
This Is Exactly How I Became Addicted to Heroin
"It's not like I was living on the streets and robbing old ladies."
Do New Zealand's New Medical Marijuana Rules Actually Help Sick People?
It's now legal for doctors to prescribe medical marijuana - but patients say the costs are prohibitive and supply's not there.
Ohio Is Suing 5 Drug Companies for Lying About Opioid Painkillers
The companies downplayed their addictiveness and exaggerated their effectiveness, the suit alleges.
Don't Be Jealous of My Marijuana Prescription
Weed patients endure all kinds of violations of their basic rights.
Virtual Reality Could Help Break America's Opioid Addiction
Patients report their pain fell by as much as 75 percent when using the devices.
Legal Weed Is the Solution to Our Massive Painkiller Problem
Studies show that medical marijuana laws reduce opioid prescriptions and overdose deaths. It's time to consider recreational pot, too.
A Fish on the Great Barrier Reef Has Venom Like "Heroin"
Rather than inflict pain, the fang blenny slows its predators down with just one bite.
Mixing Painkillers and Benzos Is as Bad as You Think
Yet nearly 20 percent of those prescribed an opioid are doing it.
Could Snail Slime Be the Future of Pain Relief?
Scientists are excited about a pain-killing compound they found in a little stinging sea snail.
You Can Now Buy Anti-Overdose Meds Along With Your Toilet Paper
Kroger is selling an easy-to-use nasal spray that can save lives.