Legal cannabis reduces alcohol consumption and may improve public health outcomes.
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years
Overdose deaths in the US slightly decreased in 2023 due to fewer synthetic opioid deaths, but stimulant-related fatalities rose, posing ongoing challenges in the addiction crisis.
Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned
Xylazine, a sedative for animals, is increasingly mixed with street opioids, increasing overdose risks and complicating treatment.
Deadly overdoses fell in US for first time in five years, new estimates show
Deaths from drug overdoses fell in the US for the first time in five years, with a 3% decline equating to nearly 3,500 fewer deaths.
Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned
Xylazine is increasingly being detected in street opioids, raising overdose risks and complicating treatment.
Lethal super-strength opioids found in 130 samples of fake prescription medicines
Lethal synthetic opioids found in fake prescription medicines highlight urgent need for better drug testing in the UK.
Science Says Cannabis Can Be Making Us Healthier
Legal cannabis reduces alcohol consumption and may improve public health outcomes.
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years
Overdose deaths in the US slightly decreased in 2023 due to fewer synthetic opioid deaths, but stimulant-related fatalities rose, posing ongoing challenges in the addiction crisis.
Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned
Xylazine, a sedative for animals, is increasingly mixed with street opioids, increasing overdose risks and complicating treatment.
Deadly overdoses fell in US for first time in five years, new estimates show
Deaths from drug overdoses fell in the US for the first time in five years, with a 3% decline equating to nearly 3,500 fewer deaths.
Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned
Xylazine is increasingly being detected in street opioids, raising overdose risks and complicating treatment.
Lethal super-strength opioids found in 130 samples of fake prescription medicines
Lethal synthetic opioids found in fake prescription medicines highlight urgent need for better drug testing in the UK.
Distractions, like virtual reality games, effectively reduce pain perception and can serve as alternatives to opioids in treatment.
Deadly overdoses fell in U.S. for first time in five years, new estimates show
Deaths from drug overdoses decreased in the U.S. for the first time in five years, mainly due to fewer fatalities involving fentanyl and other opioids.
Walnut Creek: Man on BART train dies of suspected drug overdose
The man died of a suspected drug overdose on a BART train in Walnut Creek.
'Gas Station Heroin' Is a Dangerous and Often Contaminated Supplement
The FDA is warning consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tianeptine, a synthetic drug that mimics the actions of opioids and carries similar risks of addiction and overdose.
Despite FDA warnings, vendors continue to promote tianeptine as a dietary supplement, even though it is not approved as such.
Breaking the Cycle: Telehealth Treatment for People in Custody is Key to Recidivism Disruption
Broad, low-barrier access to effective care is the solution to the opioid crisis.
Telehealth has been an effective setting for delivering OUD care and can bridge access gaps in treatment.