Peter Martin

Complications related to opioid abuse occur in 54,000 pregnancies annually in the United States, and Tennessee ranks among the top 10 states in the number of opioid-dependent pregnant women. Read More

The Faculty Senate, the representative and deliberative body of the Vanderbilt faculties, has elected its leadership for 2016-17. Read More

Women may be at higher risk than men when it comes to overuse of opioid-containing painkillers, speakers warned at a research symposium at Vanderbilt University Medical Center earlier this month. Read More

The risks of taking opioids during pregnancy or to manage chronic pain, and the impact this frequently prescribed class of pain relievers has on the adolescent brain will be discussed Wednesday, July 13, during a “bedside-to-bench” symposium at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More

Alcoholic brains must work harder to complete simple tasks. Read More

Just a few sessions on the treadmill can prevent marijuana cravings and use, new research finds. Read More

Lori Harris, R.N., left, Mindy Sacco, R.N., and Jana Briggs, R.N., are working to increase use of a protocol that improves outcomes for opiate-dependent pregnant women and their babies. (photo by Joe Howell) by Meredith Jackson Complications related to opioid abuse occur in 54,000 pregnancies annually in the United States,… Read More