Opioids Glossary
Abstinence: The act of self-restraint when it comes to avoiding opioids. Abstinence Syndrome: The set of withdrawal symptoms that develops when use of opioids is stopped. Affinity: In this context, the word refers to the strength of the interaction between a receptor and a ligand, a molecule that binds to a receptor to form a […]
Chronic Pain Management
Pain is an unfortunate part of the human experience. It affects millions of people worldwide and can be acute in nature or long-term and chronic. For some, relief is elusive. However, others find temporary respite and some people are able to find effective methods of pain management that work for them. Pain is often indicative […]