Over-Prescribing Did Not Cause America’s Opioid Crisis

By Richard A. Lawhern, Ph.D. / March 30, 2019 /

Over-Prescribing Did Not Cause America’s Opioid Crisis

3 Keys to Unlock the Path to Healthy Aging

By Marie Villeza / March 23, 2019 /

Making healthy choices and changes today — both minor and major ones — can drastically boost both your mental and physical health.

How to Prevent Suicides in People With Pain

By Lynn Webster, M.D. / March 16, 2019 /

There is a cruelty that I am seeing from people in medicine, the legal profession, and policymakers who have created the wall of deafness.

How Has CDC Opioid Guideline Affected You?

By Lynn Webster, M.D. / March 9, 2019 /

Pain News Network is now conducting a survey with the intent of finding out how the CDC guideline is affecting both providers and patients.

What Is the Truth About Energy Drinks?

By Lynn Webster, M.D. / March 2, 2019 /

Stimulants in a Bottle Does energy come from a bottle? Some people claim it does. You can find energy drinks such as Bang, Red Bull, and Energy Shot everywhere food and soft drinks are sold. Since they contain large amounts of caffeine and sugar, they may be a stimulant for some people. There’s also an…

Prevalence of Chronic Pain Increasing

By Lynn Webster, M.D. / February 23, 2019 /

This article, in a slightly edited form, first appeared on Pain News Network on February 22, 2019. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid prescribing quadrupled from 1999 to 2010. Some policymakers suggest that the amount prescribed in 1999 was appropriate and should remain static, and that any prescribing above the 1999 level exceeds the amount required to meet the needs of…

How Caregivers Can Make Time for Self-Care Essentials

By Marie Villeza / February 16, 2019 /

Being a caregiver for someone you love is a life experience that can be rewarding, but it comes with challenges, too.

Are Most Retired NFL Players Really Addicts?

By Lynn Webster, M.D. / February 9, 2019 /

We can probably attribute the use or misuse of opioids to the fact that these retired football players were trying to mitigate severe pain.  

How Government Shutdowns Worsen the Opioid Crisis

By Lynn Webster, M.D. / February 2, 2019 /

Government shutdowns increase the likelihood that opioids could find their way past our borders. And our ability to treat people with opioid addiction may also be compromised.

Innovations in Healthcare

By Lynn Webster, M.D. / January 26, 2019 /

Innovations in healthcare such as Virtual Reality Neuropsychological Therapy (VRNT) and dozens of other technologies bring hope to pain patients.

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