I buried my two sons in 15 months. I implore parents to be prepared
I heard the police laughing and one saying: "Hey, haven't we been here before?"
From darkness to light, order to disorder: Lessons for life and business
The importance of teamwork, the power of the mind and the need for resilience apply to to business as well as to life.
Health Care Professionals Have a Role to Play in Combating Opioid Epidemic
It's important that the public be aware of the risks of opioid use, be aware of its presence in our communities, become educated on how to help themselves or others who may have opioid use disorder, and know how to use Naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose.
"I help women overcome opioid addiction while living with their kids"
Jennifer Hancock tells Newsweek about running treatment facilities where mothers live with their children, in this original essay.
Fury as boss pressures worker to return to job 4 days after dad's death
After their boss turned up at their home, the Mumsnet poster wrote: "I am not even remotely ready - not even had funeral yet which is next weds."
'I Overdosed on Fentanyl and Got Arrested—Then I Made a Life-Altering Call'
I sunk deeper and deeper into my addiction, at times buying two bags of heroin at once.
Police Dog Sniffs Out $10.5 Million Worth of Cocaine in Load of Tomatoes
Detectives had initially stopped the truck in Las Vegas for erratic driving, and K9 Nuggetz "indicated a positive alert for drugs which led to a search."
School Closes After Officers, Nurse Exposed to Fentanyl From Vape Pen
The three people exposed to the drug were taken to a local hospital and are said to be in stable condition.
Fentanyl Explained As Former NHLer Jimmy Hayes' Death Linked to Substance
A toxicology report determined that the cause of Hayes' death was "acute intoxication" due to the combined effects of the two substances, his family revealed.
Doctors Started Anesthetizing Babies More Recently Than You Might Think
Until relatively recently most children as old as 15 months would not be given pain relief during surgery in hospitals across the U.S.
5 Things to Know about Melissa Etheridge's Late Son Beckett
Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge announced the sad news of her son's death on Twitter on Wednesday night.
Arizona Army Veteran Running for Congress Suspends Campaign After Overdose
Chris Taylor, a city councilman in Safford, was revived by paramedics after his wife found him unresponsive at home.
Florida Pharmacy Worker Stole 1,200 Tablets Of Strong Painkiller
The Florida Department of Health has issued an emergency suspension order (ESO) for the registered pharmacy technician license of Katrina Fahlberg.
U.S. Car Plant Closures Linked to 85 Percent Spike in Opioid Overdoses
Researchers studied data on 112 manufacturing counties mainly in the South and Midwest.
Florida Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Indicted for Selling Black Market Drugs
The indictment charges claim that name-brand drugs intended to treat conditions for cancer, HIV and mental illness were obtained through an underground market, fraud, burglary and cargo theft for resale purposes.
Police Dog Saved by Narcan After Overdosing on Heroin
Narcan rapidly reverses the effects of an overdose from opioids such as heroin, methadone, fentanyl and morphine.
Almost All Online Pharmacies Are Illegal
Buying opioids on the internet isn't just illegal: it's usually a scam.
Drug Overdoses Lead to Increase in Organ Donors
Researchers who noticed an increase in the number of organs available traced the change back to a disconcerting source.
Black Americans 'Whitewashed' From Opioid Epidemic
"The media focus on the 'new face' of addiction has ignored the fact that black communities are deeply and disproportionately suffering from the opioid crisis in the Midwest and across the country," Kathie Kane-Willis, director of policy and advocacy for the Chicago Urban League, said.
Surviving An Overdose May Depend On Where You Live
State-level regulations and local authorities have most of the say about how available a drug called naloxone is to the general public.
Overdosed Puppy Saved by Opioid Reversal Drug
The yellow lab spent 12 hours in the emergency room.
Could Marijuana Stop the Opioid Epidemic?
Could legalizing recreational weed stop people from using opioids?
The VA Fueled The National Opioid Crisis, Killing Vets
The VA killed thousands of vets and fueled the national opioid addiction crisis by recklessly throwing pills at a problem.
New Vaccine Blocks Heroin High in Early Study
Researchers say the new approach is ready for human trials.
Cherokee Nation Sues Walmart Over Illegal Opioids
Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Health and others have long had the ability to reduce the death toll and financial impact of the opioid epidemic in the Cherokee Nation, the suit states.
Pressure Builds on the NFL to Allow Players to Use Pot
More than 60 percent of NFL teams play in states where medical marijuana is legal.
How Trump Can Help End the U.S. Heroin Epidemic
Despite fiery rhetoric, Trump's promises to get tough on drugs have only led to vague policy measures.