Stories on Opioids

  1. Teens who misuse pain meds are more likely to abuse drugs as adults

    Teens who misuse pain meds are more likely to abuse drugs as adults

  2. Medical marijuana reduces use of opioid pain meds, decreases risk for some with chronic pain

    Medical marijuana reduces use of opioid pain meds, decreases risk for some with chronic pain

  3. Prescription pain relievers place teens at greater risk for future drug misuse

    Prescription pain relievers place teens at greater risk for future drug misuse

  4. U-M research supports need for more control over prescribed drugs for youths

    U-M research supports need for more control over prescribed drugs for youths

  5. High school seniors who misuse prescription pain medications risk abusing other controlled substances as young adults, a new University of Michigan study indicates.

    Young people who abuse prescription pain meds are more likely to use other drugs later on

  6. opioid-receptor-binding

    Electric stimulation of brain releases powerful, opiate-like painkiller