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January 9, 2017

Former NFLer says painkiller addiction led to 125 Vicodin a day during career

A former Ohio State University football player whose NFL career fell apart because of a painkiller addiction says he wants to become a college coach and help others avoid similar pitfalls now that he's clean and has a degree.

January 7, 2017

Opioid epidemic aids in rise in overdose deaths

The U.S. opioid crisis shows no sign of receding as a new year begins, with the latest data from several hard-hit cities and states showing overdose fatalities reaching new peaks as authorities scramble to stem the tide.

January 3, 2017

Supervised injection site for addicts could save San Francisco money, lives

Addicts regularly use drugs on the streets of San Francisco, and some people there say giving addicts a safe, clean place to shoot up - and clean needles - could help curb overdose deaths and diseases.

January 3, 2017

Teen drug use may not be tied to sports participation

Playing team sports in high school may not influence whether or not teens use heroin or abuse prescription drugs, a U.S. study suggests.

January 3, 2017

Massachusetts baby revived twice after being exposed to fentanyl

Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.

December 29, 2016

County drops DUI charge on man who tested positive for caffeine

In August 2015, a California man was charged with a DUI after testing positive for caffeine— even though his blood tested negative for alcohol.

December 29, 2016

After states legalized medical marijuana, traffic deaths fell

Legalization of medical marijuana is not linked with increased traffic fatalities, a new study finds.

December 27, 2016

Teens' view of pot changed in 1 state after legalization

After marijuana was legalized for adults in the U.S. state of Washington, younger teens there perceived it to be less harmful and reported using it more, a new study found.

December 27, 2016

Single fathers rate physical and mental health low

Single dads are twice as likely to report poor physical and mental health as fathers with partners, according to a new Canadian study.

December 23, 2016

5 warning signs that you have an alcohol problem

Am I an alcoholic?