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Fentanyl vaccine poised to be 'game changer' in fight against addiction

The end to the fentanyl crisis may be in sight, thanks to researchers in Texas — they say they've developed a "game changer" vaccine for addiction treatment.

Researchers develop ‘fentanyl vaccine’ to fight drug crisis

The vaccine is intended for drug addicts to prevent fentanyl overdoses and poisoning by blocking the euphoric effects of the drug, reports Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’ Casey Stegall.

Couple allegedly befriended a wealthy, ailing investor, moved into his FL home, drugged him, stole $3 million

Two people were arrested for allegedly conspiring to steal over $20 million from a wealthy Malibu investor who was suffering from mental illness.

San Francisco campaign posters endorse safer drug use instead of rehabilitation

San Francisco resident discusses 'tragedy' of substance abuse in city and the 'misguided' campaign to fight it.

Surge in child fentanyl poisonings 'just the beginning' of fentanyl crisis

An alarming new statistic involving one of the most dangerous drugs. A new study shows children are dying of fentanyl poisonings at a faster rate than any other age group.

Nevada judge increases bail for Army veteran accused of threatening synagogue

A Nevada judge increased the bail for an Army veteran who was accused of threatening a synagogue. The man's father argued that his son has mental issues resulting from head injuries.

An eye on postpartum depression, in light of Massachusetts mother tragedy: What to know

A mother of three in Duxbury, Massachusetts, has been hospitalized after she allegedly harmed her children, all of whom died. The tragedy has prompted questions about postpartum depression.

KY group creates 1st funding award to fight state’s opioid crisis

A Kentucky commission has created a $10 million pilot program to combat the state’s opioid epidemic. The program will offer health treatment for those struggling with drug use.

Police bust meth-peddling pastor who 'bragged' about his drug dealing prowess: 'Double life'

A pastor living outside of Seattle admitted to living a "double life" where he split his time between counseling sex offenders and operating a prolific drug business.

CA widow files wrongful death lawsuit after police shoot unarmed mentally ill husband in the back

California officials fatally shot an unarmed man after a wife called the police station to help her husband who was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. The wife is now suing the city