Overdose Survivors: Medical and Addiction ChallengesA significant population aged 65+ struggles with addiction, including opioids and alcohol, facing severe health consequences.
As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for MainePortland is experiencing a surge in methamphetamine use, complicating efforts to treat opioid addiction.
Brain region boosts avoidance of unpleasantness and pain - in miceA brainstem neural circuit amplifies the response to pain and withdrawal from opioids, impacting addiction treatment strategies.
San Jose Police Union Exec Gets Probation for Dealing Opioids, SF Officer Who Robbed Rite-Aid ResurfacesTwo Bay Area law enforcement officials face lenient sentencing for opioid-related crimes, highlighting legal disparities in the justice system.
Overdose Survivors: Medical and Addiction ChallengesA significant population aged 65+ struggles with addiction, including opioids and alcohol, facing severe health consequences.
As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for MainePortland is experiencing a surge in methamphetamine use, complicating efforts to treat opioid addiction.
Brain region boosts avoidance of unpleasantness and pain - in miceA brainstem neural circuit amplifies the response to pain and withdrawal from opioids, impacting addiction treatment strategies.
San Jose Police Union Exec Gets Probation for Dealing Opioids, SF Officer Who Robbed Rite-Aid ResurfacesTwo Bay Area law enforcement officials face lenient sentencing for opioid-related crimes, highlighting legal disparities in the justice system.
FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioidsA new pain pill, Journavx, offers an alternative to opioids without addiction risks, approved by the FDA for short-term pain relief.
Video Games Are Not "Digital Drugs"Distractions, like virtual reality games, effectively reduce pain perception and can serve as alternatives to opioids in treatment.
FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioidsA new pain pill, Journavx, offers an alternative to opioids without addiction risks, approved by the FDA for short-term pain relief.
Video Games Are Not "Digital Drugs"Distractions, like virtual reality games, effectively reduce pain perception and can serve as alternatives to opioids in treatment.
Science Says Cannabis Can Be Making Us HealthierLegal cannabis reduces alcohol consumption and may improve public health outcomes.
Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than 1 drug, new report says | CBC NewsThe combination of opioids and stimulants is increasing overdose deaths in Ontario post-COVID-19, showing a significant rise in poly-drug fatalities.
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five YearsOverdose 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 concernedXylazine, a sedative for animals, is increasingly mixed with street opioids, increasing overdose risks and complicating treatment.
Shame Is a Powerful Tool for Behavior Change, but at What Cost?Stigma can drive health behavior change but risks creating health inequities.A successful anti-smoking campaign doesn't warrant similar strategies for opioid use.
Deadly overdoses fell in US for first time in five years, new estimates showDeaths 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.
Science Says Cannabis Can Be Making Us HealthierLegal cannabis reduces alcohol consumption and may improve public health outcomes.
Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than 1 drug, new report says | CBC NewsThe combination of opioids and stimulants is increasing overdose deaths in Ontario post-COVID-19, showing a significant rise in poly-drug fatalities.
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five YearsOverdose 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 concernedXylazine, a sedative for animals, is increasingly mixed with street opioids, increasing overdose risks and complicating treatment.
Shame Is a Powerful Tool for Behavior Change, but at What Cost?Stigma can drive health behavior change but risks creating health inequities.A successful anti-smoking campaign doesn't warrant similar strategies for opioid use.
Deadly overdoses fell in US for first time in five years, new estimates showDeaths 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.
McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million for role in opioid crisisMcKinsey and Company agreed to pay $650 million to settle charges over its role in promoting OxyContin amid rising opioid crises.
Sting operation shuts down gang's 1m opioid empire, police sayA major illegal drug operation was dismantled, revealing the risks of unregulated pharmaceuticals and international trafficking.
Wembley drug gang helped supply over 1million pills from India to UKSalman Ansari and Waqas Saleem were sentenced for their involvement in a large drug trafficking operation, illustrating the dangers of opioid misuse.
Sting operation shuts down gang's 1m opioid empire, police sayA major illegal drug operation was dismantled, revealing the risks of unregulated pharmaceuticals and international trafficking.
Wembley drug gang helped supply over 1million pills from India to UKSalman Ansari and Waqas Saleem were sentenced for their involvement in a large drug trafficking operation, illustrating the dangers of opioid misuse.
Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakersContaminated poppy seeds can lead to serious health risks, including death and wrongful separation from newborns following false positive drug tests.
Poppy Seed Tea Can Trigger a Morphine OverdoseContaminated poppy seeds can lead to severe health risks including addiction and wrongful separation from families.
Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakersContaminated poppy seeds can lead to serious health risks, including death and wrongful separation from newborns following false positive drug tests.
Poppy Seed Tea Can Trigger a Morphine OverdoseContaminated poppy seeds can lead to severe health risks including addiction and wrongful separation from families.
Deadly overdoses fell in U.S. for first time in five years, new estimates showDeaths 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.