September 26, 2017 Mr. Trump, please declare war on opioids, not addicts Tuesday, President Trump outlined some of his plans for dealing with our opiate epidemic.
September 26, 2017 Energy drinks could increase risk of cocaine use, study finds Researchers find "significant" link, call for further study
September 26, 2017 President Trump and other leaders must work together to reduce drug deaths President Trump’s declaration Thursday that the opioid crisis is a “national emergency” was an important step, but doesn’t go far enough.
September 26, 2017 Mom shares photo of dying daughter after fatal overdose A grieving mother who shared a photo of her dying 22-year-old daughter said she hopes the image helps others recognize the dangers of opioid and heroin abuse.
September 26, 2017 Study: Light drinking may be healthier than abstaining Boozing it up heavily has been linked to all manner of ills, from car crashes and broken relationships to cancer, but a daily drink (or two for men) may offer heart and other health benefits that teetotalers are missing out on.
September 26, 2017 Police department gets hazmat-like protective gear for overdose calls A Massachusetts police chief ordered hazmat-like gear for his officers to help protect them from dangerously powerful drugs that could cause an overdose simply by touching the substance.
September 26, 2017 Ohio teacher accused of letting teens consume, sell LSD in her home pleads not guilty A fifth-grade teacher in Ohio pleaded not guilty Tuesday to allowing kids to use LSD and marijuana in her home. Her 15-year-old son has also been charged with selling drugs.
September 26, 2017 13-year-old had fatal dose of heroin, fentanyl in system, autopsy reveals A 13-year-old South Jersey boy who died in June had a lethal mixture of heroin and fentanyl in his system, an autopsy report revealed on Monday.
September 26, 2017 US teen drug overdose deaths increase after years of decline After years of decline, teen deaths from drug overdoses have inched up, a new U.S. government report shows.
September 25, 2017 Mom who lost 2 sons in one night to opioids works to spare others from same fate Becky Savage, a nurse in Indiana, lost her sons Nick and Jack to opioids in a single night. She's on a mission now to prevent more such tragedies.