Public release date: 20-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Ruthann Richter richter1@stanford.edu 650-725-8047 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. Genetics play a significant role in determining which patients will suffer the most from the disturbing side effects of opiates, commonly prescribed painkillers for severe to moderate pain, according to a new Stanford University School of Medicine study, which pinpoints nausea, slowed breathing and potential for addiction as heritable traits Continue reading →