A non-alcoholic drink made with herbs and other botanicals can help you relax and socialize. It may even relieve pain by boosting your GABA levels. @sentiaspirit bit.ly/4lEmdkD

The dose and type of opioid you take play significant roles in whether you develop constipation, according to a new study. Some opioids have twice the risk of causing constipation. bit.ly/4k9SkY2

For those who are able, I urge donations to our friend and colleague Anne Fuqua, who faces new & serious challenges. ⁦Anne Fuqua⁩ has been a champion for folks with Pain and a wonderful guide to our entire team at the CSI:OPIOIDs study gofundme.com/f/donate-to-he…

Purdue Pharma's OxyContin helped fuel the opioid crisis, but not in the way you might think. PNN's Crystal Lindell says the problem wasn't that doctors were prescribing too many Oxycontin pills, but too few. bit.ly/44uvEgx

Scientists have rediscovered what people in North Africa learned thousands of years ago. Resin from a cactus-like shrub works well as a pain reliever, and could even be used as a treatment for intractable cancer pain. bit.ly/3IityHO

A new review found little evidence that opioid prescribing leads to addiction & overdoses. The author says many patients use opioids “successfully and appropriately,” but have been adversely affected by "misinformation surrounding the use of opioids." bit.ly/46gZF4G

Some people are skeptical about the safety & efficacy of vaccines. But most seniors still have faith in them. Over 80% of seniors have confidence in measles, shingles, pneumonia & flu shots, & over two-thirds are confident in the safety of covid vaccines. bit.ly/4kz6Itj

Neen Monty's doctor left her in the care of another GP while she was away. Things didn't work out so well. The other doctor didn't give Neen the full amount of the pain medication she was used to getting -- resulting in four days of hell. bit.ly/3TNhYXQ

Neuropathic pain is one of the most confounding types of pain to treat because it's caused by damage or dysfunction in the nervous system itself. Research shows that a protein called cerebellin-1 may help restore the nerves to their natural state. rebrand.ly/brain-receptor…

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers found that poor pain treatment in the ER raises the risk of opioid misuse. The finding is particularly true for black patients, who already experience racial disparities in healthcare. #emergencymedicine rebrand.ly/pain-treatment…

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants everyone to have wearable devices tracking their health data. PNN's Crystal Lindell is worried about patient privacy and how their health data will be used by the government and Big Tech. rebrand.ly/rfk-wants-f5ec…

For many of us, summer wouldn't be complete without a scoop or two of ice cream. But experts say some ice cream brands contain so many emulsifiers and other preservatives they can ruin your gut health. rebrand.ly/ice-cream-7c7c…

Do you have intractable or severe chronic pain? Dr. Forest Tennant explains why its important to treat your "descending" pain, which doesn't respond well to opioids and meds like gabapentin. It's important to use other methods to reduce your pain levels. rebrand.ly/descending-pai…

Microsoft is developing a medical diagnostic system that uses artificial intelligence (AI). In early testing, it works four times better than human doctors in diagnosing complex medical conditions. rebrand.ly/microsoft-says…

State & local governments have received over $10 billion in opioid settlement funds, with more on the way. Questions are being raised about how the money is being spent, including a New Jersey town that used over $632,000 to pay for two musical concerts. rebrand.ly/new-jersey-fcd…

There’s a unique opportunity next month to learn about the latest research and treatments for Adhesive Arachnoiditis at a free seminar in beautiful Westminster, Colorado. Click on the story for details. #BackPain rebrand.ly/learn-latest-7…

A startling new study found that gabapentin (Neurontin) may significantly increase the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, even for middle-aged patients as young as 35. CWRU School of Medicine rebrand.ly/study-links-db…

State and local governments have received over $10 billion in opioid settlement funds and billions more are in the pipeline. But hardly anyone is making sure they spend the money on programs that fight drug #addiction and overdoses. rebrand.ly/blood-money-80…

Cannabis products high in THC (so to speak) are very effective at treating anxiety and depression. Depending on the dose, relief can be immediate and last for months, according to researchers. rebrand.ly/thc-dominant-3…

The FDA has warned 7 companies to stop selling kratom products with concentrated levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine, an alkaloid that relieves pain and has opioid-like qualities. In high amounts, the FDA says the alkaloid "may be dangerous." rebrand.ly/fda-warns-7ff1…