Einstein Holds Out ‘Welcome MAT’ for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

Medication-assisted treatment is available in Philadelphia primary care offices and integrated with emergency care.

Medical Marijuana: An Alternative Treatment for Chronic Pain

Doctors must "certify" that a patient has a condition eligible for treatment under the state's medical marijuana law.

Harriet’s Story: Stopping Opioids, Regaining a Life

A car accident led to opioid dependence. Determination and a MossRehab specialist helped her reclaim her freedom.

Relieving Pain With Medications Other Than Opioids

Einstein specialists have tapered people off opioids and treated new pain with a variety of drugs and other treatments.

Minor Procedures Can Make Major Difference in Chronic Pain

Radiofrequency ablation, electrical nerve stimulation and an implanted medication pump are among the options.

Injections Can Ease Some Types of Pain for Months

Steroid injections, nerve blocks and epidurals allow patients to work on more lasting solutions such as exercise.

Physical Therapy Often ‘the Best Medicine’ for Pain

Exercises tailored to each individual can address the causes of pain and improve strength, function and more.

Why We Feel Pain and Why It Can Last So Long

Malfunctions in the complex signaling between the brain and nervous system can cause pain to endure instead of get better.

Treating Surgical Pain With Reduced Opioids

Using other drugs and less overall medication minimizes side effects and risk of developing dependency.

Fighting an Epidemic: How Einstein Is Reducing the Use of Opioids

First in a series of articles about the many alternative ways of treating both short-term and chronic pain.