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More Americans are living with pain now, CDC data show
"This is a pretty stunning and rapid reversal," says researcher
It's unclear how many have lost coverage
Herb Conaway argues electing former President Trump would create a "tough road" for health equity
It rarely contains cocaine and is more likely to contain ketamine
Findings make a "strong case" for making methadone available in all settings, researcher says
Meanwhile, a third extension of current rules is in the works
During harvesting and processing, the seeds can become coated with the opium
We still don't know what's driving the trend, and numbers remain unacceptably high
At least nine people died of narcotics poisoning
Focus should be on communities of color, the incarcerated, Gen Z
Researchers highlight semaglutide's potential value for preventing overdoses
Faced higher odds of readmission for traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, maltreatment
