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Medical marijuana does not reduce opioid deaths
Legalizing medical marijuana does not reduce the rate of fatal opioid overdoses, according to researchers at the Stanford University School
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Novel system to track brain chemicals: The method will help researchers understand brain chemistry in psychiatric disorders
Researchers at UCLA and Columbia University have developed a novel method for tracking the activity of small molecules in the
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Opioid overdose responsible for over 500,000 years of life lost in Ohio
More than 500,000 years of life expectancy were lost in Ohio during a seven-year period, according to a study conducted
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Few patients maximize opioid-sparing medications after orthopaedic surgery: Patients also improperly store and dispose of opioids
A new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers adds to growing evidence that patients underuse nonopioid pain relievers to supplement
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Ibuprofen, acetaminophen more effective than opioids in treating dental pain
Opioids are not among the most effective — or longest lasting — options available for relief from acute dental pain,
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