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Sufentanil and Alternative Facts
It’s bad enough that mainstream media and politicians continue to spread false information regarding the opioid epidemic, with key blame…
Methadone Regulation; The Dual Diagnosis of Pain & Addiction
When it comes to prescribing methadone for pain or addiction, an important consideration may lead you that old adage; Which…
Not-So-Fun in the Sun: Treatment and Prevention of Sunburn
SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is a number used to predict the amount of UVB rays deflected from the outer…
I Swear I am only using Hemp!
Can the new Farm Bill regarding hemp-based products affect Urine Drug Screen Results? Cannabidiol (CBD) is a product that can…
The REAL story of buprenorphine access for pain and addiction to mitigate death risk
In their 3/26/2019 commentary “Want to Reduce Opioid Deaths? Get People the Medications They Need”, a New York Times Editorial…
Opioid Absorption and Options Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
Please welcome this important guest post by Student Pharmacist Megan A. Gerken, under the direction and mentorship of Dr. Jacqueline Cleary……
Simon, Howie and Mitch (and Dan and Art and Margo and Ken)
Over recent years, the pain community has lost several incredibly stellar clinicians all of whom dedicated their lives to caring…
So, You Just Had a C-Section–Do You Need Opioids?
Guest Post by Dr. Bob Twillman Earlier this week, I got myself into some very hot water by tweeting a…
Medical Marijuana May Be On the Rise—But I See a Downfall
Why state actions to increase access to THC are simply widening Pandora’s box. #FUDINGUDIN found another opportunity to team up,…