Treating patients with serious illnesses who also struggle with substance use is a tough job. Doctors often face a big challenge. They need to manage pain while also preventing misuse of medications. This is especially true when patients have a history of not following agreed-upon rules for taking o
What unfolds when youngsters go home from surgery? Its a common practice for doctors to recommend opioid medication to help manage pain. The issue of opioid habits within families is sharper than most might think. Imagine this: kids in hospital. Well-meaning parents meet surgeons and pharm
Doctors who perform joint replacement surgeries have been trying to figure out the best way to manage pain after the procedure. One big question is how many painkillers should they prescribe to patients when they leave the hospital? The truth is, there's often a big gap between what doctors think t
