I inhaled drugs for 10 years. One bleak moment turned my life around
Under a blue tarp in front of that theater, everything changed.
It's Time to Admit That Some Mentally Ill People Need to Be Committed
Until we start talking about asylums, how to fund them and how to make them run well, I fear little progress on homelessness and the mentally ill will be made.
"I'm a doctor, I hid my opioid addiction for 10 years"
One of the biggest problems with addiction is that people are very good at hiding it from themselves.
You're in pain and your doctors won't help? Blame the opioid backlash
Patients with legitimate medical needs are losing access to opioids while addiction and overdose rates continue to climb.
Bam Margera's brother says his addiction got "violent" amid missing reports
Police in Pennsylvania have issued an arrest warrant for the "Jackass" star following claims of a violent confrontation with his brother.
Charlie Sheen's daughter resurfaces interview about his drug addiction
In a video shared on TikTok, Sami Sheen revisited her father's 2011 interview with "20/20," which took place in the middle of his public meltdown.
Gran who excluded her daughter from will as she owed her $14 applauded
"I can't be prouder to have a grandma that wouldn't leave this world without the last laugh."
"How to enjoy Christmas as a recovering alcohol or substance addict"
Addiction counselor Nathan Jones shares 5 tips for those in recovery during the holidays, in this exclusive essay.
"I was homeless, now I'm a celebrity therapist"
Within four years, Dr. Carder Stout lost everything—including his home. He shares his story in this exclusive essay.
Anthony Kiedis describes "dark energy" in RHCP before sobriety
Lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kiedis recalled his drug addiction while on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says you can get fentanyl poisoning from car doors
Medical professor Kelly E. Dunn told Newsweek there is "no empirical or clinical evidence" to show that touching fentanyl could lead to poisoning.
Rainbow fentanyl could be poised for Halloween spike after Lego box seizure
Rainbow fentanyl—regular fentanyl dyed with food coloring—is an opioid drug responsible for 80 per cent of all overdose deaths in New York City.
'I Took Cocaine in the Morning and Drank a Bottle of Vodka at Night'
Drugs took everything from me. Addiction is like having a twin whose one goal is to kill you.
Rainbow Fentanyl: What It Looks Like and What Happens if You Overdose
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is around 50 times more potent than heroin, and 100 times more powerful than morphine.
Kratom vs. CBD: Key Differences Between the Herbal Drugs Taking Over U.S.
Kratom, an herbal drug that is gaining popularity in the U.S., is similar to CBD in many ways but affects different parts of the brain.
Former Drug Offender Goes Clean and Writes Book, Hoping To Inspire Change
Chauncey Taylor from New Orleans has written a book titled "How Adversity Propelled Me to Change" as part of his efforts to give back to society.
We Can Do Better Than Drug Consumption Sites
Drug consumption sites are not a panacea, and an inordinate amount of time and money has been spent litigating their utility rather than implementing more effective and cheaper policies.
Teen Internet Star Found Dead Hours After Chilling Video
"I've been struggling with addiction since I was 9 years old," the TikTok star said in a post days before his death.
Woman Blasted After Not Inviting 'Drug Addict' Brother-In-Law to Wedding
"Why would anyone marry someone who is so incredibly judgmental and cruel to their family?" one user questioned.
Subways are Not Homeless Shelters
The Biden administration can pontificate all it wants about the importance of transportation infrastructure, but what good is it if progressives allow subway systems to fall into a state of disorder?
Multiple Students Hospitalized After Apparent Fentanyl Exposure at School
The teenager collapsed in his school's gymnasium after ingesting a substance on campus, officials said.
Woman Gets 6 Years for Supplying Fentanyl to Father Who Overdosed With Son
A California woman pleaded guilty to selling fentanyl to two others who delivered the drug to a man, leading him to fatally overdose with his toddler son.
How Accurate Is Bette Midler's Description of West Virginia?
The Hollywood veteran's Twitter response to Joe Manchin's refusal to support Build Back Better is causing quite a stir on social media.
3 States Saw Large Increase in Overdose Deaths, Which Topped 100K in U.S.
Experts say that the pandemic and the increase of fentanyl mixed by drug dealers into other drugs are primary factors in the increase.
Hawaii County Official Trafficked Meth to Support His Drug Addiction
"I got no excuse. I take full responsibility for it," said Arthur Brun as he pleaded guilty to all charges.
Wrestler Jon Moxley Enters Alcohol Treatment Program, Tony Khan Reveals
"Jon is making a very brave choice to get help, and we're embracing his choice and supporting him however we can," Khan tweeted.
Stacey Dash Reveals She First Tried Drugs Aged 8 As She Recounts Addiction
Former Fox News contributor Stacey Dash opened up about her drug addiction in an interview on "The Dr. Oz Show."
How the Child Tax Credit Can Break Cycles of Addiction
Next week, 36 million American households will receive their third monthly payment of the recently expanded Child Tax Credit.
Five Most Shocking Facts from John Mulaney's Interview with Seth Meyers
John Mulaney appeared on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" to discuss his recent drug abuse, his intervention, and his relationship with Olivia Munn.
California Proposes Paying Drug Addicts Small Amounts to Stay Sober
"I think there is a lot in this strategy for everyone to like," said state Senator Scott Wiener, the author of the bill. "Most important of all, it works."