In a recent news release, gabapentin use appeared to “increase” risk of opioid use disorder. Sounds performative right? Well, yes, it likely is. Let’s dive into the data behind these claims, and what the “study” actually found regarding gabapentin and risk of OUD!
Pain – It’s All in Your Head!
May is Mental Health Month, so let’s talk about pain in the brain!
Is pain really just in your head? Should your physical symptoms be dismissed because of some misinterpretation of the biopsychosocial model?
In our latest blog, we address this growing (and concerning) narrative that pain is just in your head and can be treated as such. We debate what the current understanding of the biopsychosocial model is. Finally, we do discuss the realistic goals of behavioral health directed at chronic and acute pain!
You get naloxone! You get naloxone! YOU ALL GET NALOXONE!
Finally! Some encouraging news coming from the frontline of the opioid overdose crisis. Naloxone nasal spray has been approved as…
We’re Back! A Pain Pharmacist’s Story.
Welcome Back! After a long hiatus, the PainDr team is back! We appreciate the patience and support while we…
When the Lemon Tolls for Thee
On April 6th, Dr. Jeff Gudin texted me, devastated when he learned, but fully understood, that I signed up for…
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…
PROPer Nanny
Bulletin: Heroin and Fentanyl Dealers are Ignoring Morphine Sulfate Equivalent (MSE) Limits and Offering Ultra High Dose Unit Opioids in…
Stuck on You
Dr. Mortimer Fein joins me today in a treacly duet about opioids while we’re still both mobile enough to dance…
Alternative Facts on Opioid Risk
Morphine Equivalent Daily Dose Scores THIRD on Risk Scale! While media muckrakers and anti-opioid zealots continue to fuel a fire…
Prince and Why We Need More Compassion About Addiction
A renowned Music Producer, Songwriter, Musician, Singer, Prince’s sudden death resonates a chilling and shocking surprise to many. The death of…