Opioids

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and societal cost, and pharmacological treatment options for AUD are limited. The endogenous cannabinoid (eCB) signaling system is critically...

Interfascial plane block applications can be used for postoperative pain after laparoscopic surgery. We aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasound-guided unilateral rhomboid intercostal and subserratus plane (RISS) block...

Many studies have examined the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on human pain perception in both healthy populations and pain patients. Nevertheless, studies have yielded conflicting results,...

Inadequate pain management in community paediatric palliative care is common. Evidence to inform improved pain management in this population is limited.To explore the barriers and facilitators to paediatric community-based pain...

Cocaine use entails severe health- and social-related harms globally. Treatment options for cocaine dependence are highly limited. Benefits of cannabinoids for addiction have been documented, making it opportune to examine...

Neuropathic pain is a common chronic pain condition with major impact on quality of life. However, its physiopathologic mechanism remains unknown and pain management is still a challenge. Accumulating evidence indicated that...

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritic disease affecting the spine and large joints, causing severe pain. Flurbiprofen is widely used as an oral formulation (tablet dosage form) to control pain in spondylitis;...

Internet addiction (IA), which can have different development patterns, is considered a serious problem among adolescents. Due to the increasing number of adolescent internet users in Mainland China, professionals are obligated...

Nepeta adenophyta Hedge (Lamiaceae) is an endemic therapeutic herb from Astore, Gilgit. This plant species has been reported among the local communities, especially for treating abdominal pain, kidney pain, menstrual pain,...

Stigma surrounding substance use disorders (SUDs) is a frequently cited barrier to treatment engagement. Research consistently demonstrates that healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards patients with addiction problems...