For the first time in two decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new class of medication that provides an alternative to addictive opioids for patients looking to manage ...

About 80 million Americans fill prescriptions each year for medications to treat new instances of moderate to severe pain, according to one study. About half those prescriptions are written for opioid ...

Sarah Richards never imagined she’d end up struggling with pain medication. After a car accident left her with chronic back pain, prescription opioids seemed like a lifeline. Three months later, she ...

Dealing with persistent pain while taking medication that seems ineffective can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening. You follow the prescribed dosage, take your medication as directed, yet the ...

Attorneys general from 37 states are urging insurers to alter their coverage policies to prioritize non-opioid pain medications over opioids for the treatment of chronic pain not related to cancer.

A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, Ph.D., may help to explain why there are more women experiencing chronic pain than men. In 2019, the Canadian Pain Task Force report ...

Jean asks the question: 'Should I Take Medication Even Without The Pain?' — -- Question: My name is Jean. I suffer from chronic pain related to fibromyalgia, arthritis, and osteoporosis. My ...

Dr. Welsh answers the question: 'All Prescription Pain Meds Addictive?' — -- Question: Are All Prescription Pain Medicines Addictive? Answer: Whether or not a person becomes addicted to ...

Medications are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80% of primary care patients with low back pain were prescribed at least one medication when seen ...