How AI Can Help Us Understand Pain and Suffering
Pixar technical director Alonso Martinez sees AI as a tool for empathy. Continue reading How AI Can Help Us Understand Pain and Suffering
Category Archives: opioids
Grief and Resilience on the Frontlines of the Worsening Opioid Overdose Crisis
“It’s constant grief and loss and trying to sort out how to take care of yourself.” Continue reading Grief and Resilience on the Frontlines of the Worsening Opioid Overdose Crisis
Police Can Hurt Dark Net Drug Rings by Leaving Dealers Bad Reviews, Study Suggests
A seller’s reputation goes a long way on the dark net. Continue reading Police Can Hurt Dark Net Drug Rings by Leaving Dealers Bad Reviews, Study Suggests
The Number of Heroin Users in America Grew Five Times in a Decade
Single white men without college degrees are most vulnerable to heroin disorders. Continue reading The Number of Heroin Users in America Grew Five Times in a Decade
Canada Is Now Prescribing Heroin to Fight Addiction
The new policy hopes to wean addicts off of drugs by inviting them to medical clinics more regularly. Continue reading Canada Is Now Prescribing Heroin to Fight Addiction
New Morphine Alternative Kills Pain Without the OD Risk
Early indications are that it’s not addictive either, say researchers. Continue reading New Morphine Alternative Kills Pain Without the OD Risk
Narcotic Painkillers Prolong Pain in Rats
According to a new study, even a few days of opioid treatment can extend chronic pain by months. Continue reading Narcotic Painkillers Prolong Pain in Rats