Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called mu-opioid ...

Opioids are a class of drug that is either derived from the opium poppy plant or is made in a lab to mimic the poppy plant. They directly affect the brain and spinal cord and provide pain relief and ...

Chronic pain is a daily reality for millions of Americans, interfering with their everyday activities and quality of life. An ...

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A new imaging study by the Turku PET Centre in Finland showed that listening to favorite music affects the function of the brain's opioid system. Music can evoke intense pleasure, sometimes ...

Many medications can cause memory loss, including benzodiazepines, opioids, certain antidepressants, and antihistamines.

Suzetrigine prevents pain signals from reaching the brain and doesn't give an opioid-like high, making it non-addictive—but it's expensive. Reading time 2 minutes To treat acute pain, doctors in the U ...

New research reveals that the human brain contains a built-in pain map that activates in different regions when relieving pain in the face, arm, or leg. Researchers at the University of Sydney have re ...

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A small study helps explain why some people taking Wegovy and similar weight-loss drugs cut back on alcohol, offering insight into potential new addiction therapies ...

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