Welcome Back! After a long hiatus, the PainDr team is back! We appreciate the patience and support while we…
Opioid Death and the Real Culprit
It is no secret today that we are experiencing a serious opioid crisis, particularly in a time of isolation related…
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…
There’s a New Buprenorphine on the Block
With the recent FDA approval of a buprenorphine extended release injection, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to discuss practical…
Kentucky Legislators Are Buprenorphine “Maine-iacs”
Perhaps author Charles Pierce was on to something in his book, Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in the…
Two Puffs Too Bad: Demystifying Marijuana Urine Testing
MJ, a 40 years old female, presents to your pain clinic for a routine follow-up visit. You decide to run…