Comprehensive Center for Pain and Addiction

Pain management physician Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD, answers some important questions about the doctor-patient relationship when it comes to talking about cannabis.

The University of Arizona Health Sciences’ Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction is distributing science-based cannabis information through AzCANN program.

Researchers at the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction found that sleep disturbances increased vulnerability to migraine attacks, but the opposite isn’t true.

UArizona Health Sciences made impactful contributions to health care and advanced major projects that are building a healthier future for Arizona and beyond.

Two members of the Comprehensive Center for Pain and Addiction are studying biological mechanisms of opioids in hopes of reducing negative side effects.

Members of the Comprehensive Center for Pain and Addiction are optimistic about the potential of cannabis as a viable non-opioid alternative to treat pain.

Throughout his career spent studying opioids, Todd Vanderah, PhD, has been determined to find a way to manage pain without increasing the risk of addiction.

Dr. Frank Porreca is looking for options to manage chronic pain in women by uncovering the selective actions of prolactin in female-prevalent pain disorders.

Dr. Frank Porreca’s research into kappa opioid receptors may lead to a therapeutic option for people who have chronic pain and trouble sleeping.

Dr. Mohab Ibrahim always knew he wanted to be a doctor; his lived experience and mentors helped him find his calling as a pain specialist and researcher.