Opioids Are a Bad Choice for Chronic Pain
They won’t make it better in the long run—and they can make things worse By Wendy Haaf The long-term use…
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Your Guide to Pain Pills
Painkillers, both prescribed and over-the-counter, come with warnings for a reason. Here's what you need to know about pain meds By Wendy Haaf Which over-the-counter pain reliever is most likely to offer relief from a toothache? From backache or sore…
Sleep Drugs Often Used Unwisely
If you need help getting to sleep every night and have come to rely on a sleep aid, it might…
The Opioid Crisis Is Hitting Older Adults
Almost a third of the opioid-related deaths in Canada in 2017 were among people 50 or older By Katrina…
Creams Can Replace Opioids for Pain
There’s new hope for chronic pain sufferers who fear the dark side of opioids. By Wendy Haaf Topical…
