January 5, 2016 California counties sue drug makers for sparking painkiller epidemic California officials maintain that the prescription painkiller epidemic has taken a heavy toll on their state – and they say that five pharmaceutical companies are to blame.
October 28, 2015 Experts call for more regulation amidst painkiller ‘epidemic’ The American Academy of Neurology has shifted its stance on who should receive prescription painkillers and how doctors should be held accountable, reported Medical News Today.
October 28, 2015 Medical marijuana may reduce painkiller-related deaths Researchers aren’t sure why, but in the 23 U.S. states where medical marijuana has been legalized, deaths from opioid overdoses have decreased by almost 25 percent, according to a new analysis
October 28, 2015 Student dies after exposure to potent pain medication A St. John’s University pharmacy student was killed when he came in contact with a potent drug — a pain medication 80 times more powerful than morphine — while working unsupervised at a company being probed for unsafe practices, a lawsuit says.
October 28, 2015 Over-the-counter drug may work well for arthritis Three daily doses of glucosamine and chondroitin may provide the same relief as a smaller dose of prescription celecoxib for people with severe pain from osteoarthritis, according to a randomized trial in four European countries.
October 28, 2015 Acetaminophen use during pregnancy tied to ADHD, behavioral problems in children Children born to women who used the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing behavioral problems like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.
October 27, 2015 Acetaminophen doesn't reduce lower-back pain, study suggests Acetaminophen, the drug found in Tylenol, works no better than a dummy pill at reducing lower-back pain in some people, nor does it help these patients get better any faster, a new study finds
October 27, 2015 The back pain pills that many doctors won’t recommend anymore Taking prescription painkillers to ease chronic conditions, like an achy back or headache, is not worth the risk, the American Academy of Neurology recommended in a recent official announcement.
October 27, 2015 DEA announces four-state crackdown on illegal pill distribution The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Wednesday announced the results of a four-state crackdown aimed at stopping illegal distribution of addictive prescription medicines, such as opioid painkillers, that yielded 280 arrests.
October 27, 2015 Aleve may be safer for heart than rival drugs, FDA says Federal health officials say the pain reliever in Aleve may be safer on the heart than other popular anti-inflammatory drugs taken by millions of Americans.
