Congress Has a Duty To Modernize Opioid Treatment
Congress cannot afford to remain idle on this issue.
Dad came home drunk with a shotgun. I hid my brothers
I'll never forget my dad's face in that pivotal moment, which seemed like an eternity.
Electronic pill that listens to your stomach may reveal cause of bad sleep
Once swallowed, the tiny electronic device goes into your stomach and listens to your breathing and heart rates.
Promoting Healthy Living Can't Stop at Cigarettes
It may sound radical, but we need interventions that will help more people live healthy, drug-free lives. That goes far beyond cigarettes.
U.S. sanctions Chinese companies for involvement in fentanyl crisis
The Treasury Department's latest round of sanctions targets 28 people and entities involved in a fentanyl-smuggling operation based in China.
Supreme Court faces high-stakes cases: What to know
The Supreme Court is returning on Monday to begin the 2023-2024 term, which will include key cases on gun rights and free speech on social media.
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.
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.
Washington governor forces lawmakers to reconsider drug crime bill
The Washington Legislature could not reach a compromise on statewide drug laws during its last day of session in April, prompting a special session.
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.
Pain Relief Without Opioids: Alternative Treatments That Work
Most doctors and other health experts agree that opioids should be a last resort for managing pain.
"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.
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.
FDA's Failure to Inspect Overseas Drugmakers Puts U.S. Lives at Risk
The FDA's lopsided inspection process isn't helping America's pharmaceutical industry keep pace with overseas competitors.
Parents drugged kids for years with 'Alice in Wonderland' bag of opiates
The children, who were wheelchair bound and addicted to opioids when their parents were dosing them, are now able to walk, play sports, and are medication-free.
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.
Legalizing weed reduced opioid use in America's cancer patients
"With increasing medical marijuana legalization, marijuana may be substituting for opioids for cancer-related pain," a researcher said.
Bethenny Frankel calls opioids "most dangerous weapon" you can have in home
According to the CDC, "overdose deaths involving opioids increased from an estimated 70,029 in 2020 to 80,816 in 2021."
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.
Kellyanne Conway Mocked for Relating Opioid Deaths to Marijuana: 'Nonsense'
Conway criticized Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman for hanging a marijuana flag amid the opioid crisis in the U.S.
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.