Briefs: Prescription Video Game for ADHD

ADHD Video Game Prescription

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects about 4 million children ages 6 to 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first prescription iPhone and iPad video game for kids ages 8 to 12 with ADHD. The FDA authorized doctors to prescribe Akili Interactive’s EndeavorRX, […]

4 Things You Need to Know About Opioids for Pain Management

Opiods in a pill bottle on a table

In the wake of the opioid addiction crisis, physicians have been cutting back on prescribing opioids for pain relief.  But still, sometimes patients are prescribed these powerful painkillers, especially after a major surgery. Even when prescribed by a physician and taken as directed, using a prescription opioid painkiller can cause side effects including tolerance, physical […]