October 13, 2016 Support for marijuana legalization rises among US adults: poll Support for legalization of marijuana has risen to nearly 60 percent among American adults, according to a study published on Wednesday, marking a near reversal of attitudes held only a decade ago.
October 11, 2016 France opens its first supervised injection center for drug users France inaugurated its first supervised injection facility for drug users on Tuesday, setting aside years of acrimonious debate over the merits of a strategy that has slowly gained traction since the Swiss embraced it three decades ago.
October 7, 2016 19 Detroit-area deaths since July tied to deadly painkiller Michigan health officials say there have been 19 Detroit-area deaths since July that could be related to carfentanil (kahr-FEHN'-tuh-nihl), a deadly painkiller used to tranquilize elephants.
October 6, 2016 Italian fashion line under fire for selling drug-themed clothing at Nordstrom, Saks Moschino, a high-end Italian clothing company, is known for its provocative branding. But drug addiction activists say the fashion line has taken its marketing too far by selling pill-popping-themed items at top U.S. department stores, claiming it glamorizes prescription drug abuse.
October 6, 2016 Huffing dust spray causes man's odd bone disease A man in New England developed a bone disease rarely seen in the United States due to his habit of huffing computer cleaner, according to a new report of the case.
October 6, 2016 Young Instagram star reveals account was PSA for alcoholism Louise Delage joined Instagram on Aug. 1 and quickly racked up nearly 65,000 followers with her pictures of a seemingly glamorous life in France.
October 6, 2016 Study shows health improving globally, but progress is patchy Globally, people's health is improving and life expectancy is rising, but progress is far from universal with chronic diseases bringing long-term illness and causing seven out of 10 deaths, according to research published on Thursday.
October 4, 2016 Santa Fe County, school district join opioid addiction fight A northern New Mexico county near an area of the country devastated by heroin and opioid addiction is boosting access to a life-saving drug.
October 4, 2016 Could drug checking have prevented Prince's overdose death? As the investigation into Prince's death homes in on the source of the fatal fentanyl, some observers are suggesting that the United States explore a lifesaving strategy used in Europe: services that check addicts' drug supplies to see if they are safe.
September 30, 2016 New drug may help people with alcohol addiction reduce drinking A new drug may benefit people with alcohol addiction, particularly those who are experiencing high levels of stress, a new study suggests.