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September 25, 2017

The war on drugs and the war on pain

In recent days, lawmakers, including President Trump, have responded to the worsening opioid crisis in the U.S. with calls for a national state of emergency. Tragically, skyrocketing numbers of deaths from narcotics abuse are causing heartbreak for families across the nation.

September 25, 2017

Suspended oral surgeon dies of suspected overdose

Authorities have identified a suspected overdose victim as a 50-year-old oral surgeon who was temporarily suspended from practicing over patient complaints about care.

September 25, 2017

Dental professor tackling opioid epidemic in classroom following son's overdose death

A long-time professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Dentistry is changing the way students perceive prescribing opioids after his own son died of a heroin overdose in 2014.

September 25, 2017

Authorities responding to multiple overdoses near Newark Penn Station, report says

Emergency crews are responding to multiple drug overdoses near Newark Penn Station, NBC 4 reported.

September 25, 2017

German police seize thousands of 'Trump' ecstasy tablets

German police say they have seized thousands of tablets of the party drug ecstasy in the shape of Donald Trump's head, a haul with an estimated street value of 39,000 euros ($45,900.)

September 25, 2017

Rapper's song about mom's drug addiction goes viral

An aspiring rapper who turned to music and songwriting as a way to cope with his mother’s drug addiction has reached millions with his inspiring lyrics about her recovery and the relationship they’ve built.

September 25, 2017

Gerri Willis: Who caused the opioid epidemic?

The opioid overdose epidemic is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control to kill an astonishing 91 Americans every single day.

September 25, 2017

Beware of drinking alcohol abroad

Going on vacation is an exciting time, especially if you’ve planned a trip abroad.

September 25, 2017

'I'm a 22-year-old recovering alcoholic — this is the one thing that's helped me stay sober'

"I was on a downward spiral that everyone could see but me."

September 20, 2017

U.S. Attorney General Sessions says marijuana still illegal

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday criticized the legalization of marijuana in multiple states and warned that the federal law banning use and sale of the drug "remains in effect," remarks that could stoke fears of a federal crackdown.