Pain Management: Love and Other Drugs

Love Blocks Pain

Can a strong, healthy passionate relationship reduce pain?

Yes, according to a Stanford School of Medicine research study. The research showed that the areas of the brain activated by intense love are the same areas that analgesic drugs use to reduce pain.

The problem, of course, is that this type of love rarely . . . → Read More: Pain Management: Love and Other Drugs

Potential Benefits of Pure Hydrocodone Formulation Seen in Clinical Trial

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As a follow up to our post regarding Zohydro, a pure formulation of hydrocodone, this article explains the potential benefits of “the first single-entity hydrocodone” treatment.

Current prescribed formulations of hydrocodone typically contain other non-opioid compounds like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, both often added to discourage recreational use. However, oversuse of acetaminophen is the most . . . → Read More: Potential Benefits of Pure Hydrocodone Formulation Seen in Clinical Trial

Propofol: An Analytical and Legal Challenge

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With recent high profile cases (Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson) involving the strong anesthetic Propofol, this article in Forensic Magazine offers a timely perspective of the analytical and legal challenges encountered when testing for Propofol.

Propofol: An Analytical and Medico-Legal Challenge

 

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Aberrant Drug-Related Behavior: Is There Correct Terminology?

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In medicine it is important to use words correctly to convey as much objectivity as possible. Incorrect word usage can lead to false assumptions that affect treatment plan development and even, in some cases, poor clinical decisions.

With the mushrooming growth of drugs being prescribed for Pain Management purposes, word distinctions need to be . . . → Read More: Aberrant Drug-Related Behavior: Is There Correct Terminology?

Pain Food Nation: The Dark Side of OxyContin

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Ten years ago Eric Schlosser wrote a book titled, Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal.

This bestseller examined the local and global influence of the United States fast food industry. In a nutshell, Schlosser suggested that American obesity was a disturbing new epidemic which could be directly linked to . . . → Read More: Pain Food Nation: The Dark Side of OxyContin