A new study suggests an opportunity to safely reduce opioid prescriptions to children after tonsil removal surgery.

A new research report shows an increase in patients being prescribed opioids after experiencing an ankle sprain.

Marijuana’s growing availability and public acceptance has brought unintended consequence for users — including some who end up needing emergency care.

Most of those overdosing haven’t received prescription opioids recently, suggesting a need for more opioid use disorder screening and treatment.

Thirty-five times more white patients than patients of color receive buprenorphine, and three-quarters of prescriptions go to those who pay cash or have private insurance

Study: Long-term opioid use by one or more family members was associated to persistent opioid use by adolescents prescribed opioids after common surgical and dental procedures.