Ex-pizza shop owner pleads guilty in selling of fentanyl out of restaurant
A former co-owner of Day and Night Pizza in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was charged in 2021 after a months-long investigation.
Could a vaccine solve the opioid crisis?
A recently introduced bill would provide a cash prize for the first approved vaccine that prevents the effects of drug use. How possible is one being developed?
Congress Has a Duty To Modernize Opioid Treatment
Congress cannot afford to remain idle on this issue.
Lauren Boebert's new challenger details major boost since district switch
Democrat John Padora Jr. branded Lauren Boebert a "carpetbagger" after she announced plans to run in his district.
Zombie drug rumored to contain human bones killing a dozen every week
The new drug, kush, "contains a mixture of chemicals including tramadol, cannabis, fentanyl and sometimes formaldehyde," expert Ian Hamilton told Newsweek.
Congress Still Has Time To Save Lives From Drug Overdose
Let's reauthorize these life-saving programs and give Americans the support they need to survive.
I was hooked on opioids for years. A turning point changed my life
I tried OxyContin for the first time when I was 14 with my friends, and we didn't fully understand what we were using
Parasite could offer path to treating pain without addictive opioids
One parasite-caused disease causes painless skin lesions, which may be the key to developing alternative pain medications.
These states have the highest rates of illicit drug use
A new study has revealed the states with the highest rates of illicit drug use, as reported by residents themselves.
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.
Pharmacies grapple financially against opioid crisis
Experts spoke with Newsweek about the variety of factors that sent pharmacies nationwide into debt for participating in the opioid crisis.
America Can Do More To Protect Its Children From Opioid Overdose
As long as there is an opioid epidemic in this country, there will be ample opportunities for children to inadvertently come into contact with these drugs.
Scientists confirm decriminalizing drugs doesn't increase overdose deaths
"Our analysis suggests that state decriminalization policies do not lead to increases in overdose deaths," study author Corey Davis said.
Scientists discover path to treating pain without addictive opioids
Scientists are rushing to discover alternative pain treatments as the opioids epidemic in the U.S. continues to be deadly.
Why Netflix's 'Painkiller' has such a devastating opening
Show bosses didn't want those behind the opioid crisis to "be off the hook" so they found a heart-wrenching way to remind audiences of its devastating impact.
I felt a strange pain in my side. Scans made a rare discovery
Doctors I saw were quick to write my pain off as part of my condition.
The doctor didn't believe my symptoms. But I was right
Once my doctor saw the results he changed his tune incredibly quickly.
"I was raped. Doctors thought I was hysterical"
The entire area was dark. As I approached my car I suddenly felt a man holding a knife against my neck.
"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.
"A doctor used fentanyl to manage my pain. I nearly lost everything"
I just checked out of life completely. The withdrawals are unimaginable.
"I've been a nurse for 30 Years. Opioids saved my patients' lives"
I never thought I'd see the day when we would deny people pain relief and they'd resort to suicide.
"Doctors didn't diagnose my cancer then denied me pain medication"
The constant gaslighting made me feel like my pain didn't count.
"I'm in agony day and night. Doctors won't give me the pain relief I need"
I had a terrible accident. Daily, I wished for the amputation of my legs.
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.
"I prescribe opioids. We shouldn't treat everyone like an addict"
A pain doctor cautions against "a blanket no" on opioids for all patients: "The pendulum has swung too far."
"Our Tommy died of an opioid overdose. We can't lose another generation"
Losing her son to addiction turned this mother into an advocate for people with substance abuse disorders.
Zombie drug tranq can lead to necrosis, amputations and death
Xylazine has spread to 36 states as addicts use it to prolong their high.
"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.
The DEA Needs To Do More, Not Less, To Combat Opioid Abuse
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is facing scrutiny about its efforts to reduce the supply of prescription opioids.
MDMA use at start of pandemic rose almost 300 percent in New England town
Researchers also found spikes in fentanyl and amphetamines by examining the town's sewage.