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By Dr. Mercola In 2014, more people died from drug overdoses than in any other year on record. More than 6 out of 10 of these deaths involved opioids.1 These powerful medications are often prescribed to people for chronic pain relief, although they...

What’s Causing You Pain Probably the most frustrating health condition imaginable is being stuck in the grips of chronic pain. I’ve been there. In fact, I’m still there on many days. Many of you know me as a pretty health conscious...

By Dr. Mercola Increasing numbers of middle-aged Americans are becoming hooked on painkillers, often after using the drugs for back pain. Seeking ever-stronger highs, more potent drugs are now reaching the black market. There’s W-18, a synthetic opioid...

By Dr. Mercola Low back and neck pain (spinal pain), along with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, are leading causes of disability worldwide. It's estimated that more than 9 percent of the global population suffers from spinal pain while another ...

By Dr. Mercola Back pain is perhaps one of the most common health complaints across the globe. Worldwide, 1 in 10 people suffer from lower back pain, and it's the No. 1 cause of job disability. Seventy-five to 80 percent of back pain cases do resolve...