September 2, 2016 How LSD permits leaping word associations The drug LSD may make it easier for the brain to access distantly related words, a new study finds, suggesting that the drug activates certain language networks in the brain.
September 2, 2016 Woman shares chilling photos of daughter to warn against underage drinking A Massachusetts mother who received the phone call every parent fears is sharing photos of her hospitalized teen daughter to warn others about the dangers of underage drinking.
September 2, 2016 Most seniors won't abuse opioids after surgery Seniors who receive prescriptions for opioid drugs to control pain after major surgery don't usually end up addicted to them, research from Canada shows.
September 1, 2016 DEA ban on herbal supplement leads to mixed reactions The federal government’s ban on herbal supplement Kratom classifies it as being as dangerous as heroin, but some credit the substance to saving their lives.
September 1, 2016 Photo shows police officer comforting infant whose parents overdosed A photo of an Alabama police officer cradling a 1-month old in her arms after the infant’s parents overdosed is tugging at heart strings across the nation.
September 1, 2016 Online tools help people improve their health but need more study Mobile apps and web-based programs do help people reach health goals like exercising more, losing weight and quitting smoking, but studies need to follow-up longer to see how sustainable these interventions are, according to a recent review of existing research.
September 1, 2016 Used needles found at Denver parks prompts drug-user ban Officials are cracking down on drug users in Denver after more than 3,500 needles were collected along city trials and in parks.
August 31, 2016 FDA warns of fatal risks from mixing opioids and sedatives Health officials are warnings doctors and patients about the potentially fatal consequences of mixing prescription painkillers and popular sedatives like Valium and Xanax, which can lead to breathing problems, coma and death.
August 31, 2016 Overcoming Overdose: Raising awareness through action Nearly 80 people will die today from a preventable, opioid-related overdose.
August 26, 2016 Cincinnati sees estimated 78 heroin overdoses in 2 days Police in Cincinnati are asking for the public's help in finding the source of the suspected heroin behind an estimated 78 overdoses in two days this week.