Those who fall victim to substance abuse often receive little sympathy from society due to the prevailing attitudes and stereotypes...

The use of opioids across our nation has risen to epidemic proportions, and regulators, government agencies and, of course, the...

Imagine taking a “pain” medication that may actually intensify the suffering. Add to that frequent side effects, such as respiratory...

In April 2019, Dr. Cal Robinson, Ascellus’s Clinical Advisor, published an article in the Journal of Clinical Research in Pain...

Integrated Medical Case Solutions (Ascellus Group), the leading provider of work-related trauma prevention and treatment with a proven track record...

There’s an experiment I like to do with audiences when I am presenting on the use/misuse of opioids for chronic...

The longer a post-surgical patient is on opioids, the greater the chances of misuse. New research out of Harvard shows...

Tapering off long term opioid use is difficult for nearly everyone. There can be a variety of symptoms, none of...

Hyperalgesia—A Blessing in Disguise for Opioid Users  We know the danger of long-term, unnecessary opioid use: Respiratory depression Drowsiness Lethargy...

The Science of Mind-Body Therapies   The latest research reveals what may be the most successful treatment for depression: a...

Study Indicates Prescribers Ignore Risk Factors for Delayed Recoveries   “In 2015, more than a third of the U.S. adult...

The Best Opioid is No Opioid   There’s a new opioid law on the books that you may not even...