Opioids are powerful painkillers prescribed to give relief to those in acute pain. Regular use, even when prescribed by a physician, can lead to dependence. Codeine: Used for mild to moderately severe ...

Pain medications after surgery may include opioids, anesthetics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and other types of medications. Taking pain medications after surgery can help people ...

States, cities, counties and other public entities have filed well over 100 opioid-related lawsuits. Most government lawsuits have targeted similar groups of large pharmaceutical companies and opioid ...

A table full of fentanyl and other designer drugs seized by CBP sit on display at the International Mail Facility in Chicago on Nov. 28, 2017. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo by Kris Grogan) ...

At least seven Luzerne County municipalities have filed litigation against opioid manufacturers and wholesale distributors so far, in addition to the county, federal court records show. Kingston was ...

(CNN) — Major League Baseball will begin testing players for opioids and remove marijuana from its list of “drugs of abuse,” as part of its updated drug program, the league and the players union said ...

Major League Baseball will begin testing players for opioids and remove marijuana from its list of "drugs of abuse," as part of its updated drug program, the league and the players union said Thursday ...