Opioid Detoxification: What to ExpectDetoxification from opioids involves removing opioids from the body and managing withdrawal symptoms. It is the first step toward recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD). Knowing what to expect during...
Racial Disparities in HealthcareThe term "racial disparities" refers to the ways that different racial groups are treated differently or have different outcomes. Racial disparities in healthcare are differences in care that harm certain...
The Science of Addiction: How Opioids Affect the BrainAnyone who takes opioids, whether by prescription or not, is at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD). This is true even if it is a small dose or if it...
Myths and Misconceptions of Opioid Use DisorderOpioid use disorder (OUD) affects millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, myths and misconceptions about OUD can negatively impact people living with OUD and make it harder to seek help. Here,...
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to discover how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are...
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials have a language of their own. If you are considering joining 1 of these studies, it helps to understand the common terms doctors and researchers use when talking...
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment and/or test work better than existing standard treatments and/or tests? Each year, thousands of treatments and/or tests...
