drug abuse
Whitney Houston's Friend Regrets Not Speaking to Star About Her Struggles
A decade on from Houston's death, her friend Winston Virgo spoke to Newsweek about his memories of the singing superstar.
Snapchat, Called Out for Fentanyl Overdoes, Adds New Protections for Minors
"We want to do everything we can to keep minors from being discovered on Snapchat by people who may be engaging in illegal or harmful behavior," Snapchat said.
Police Called to British Parliament After Cocaine Traces Reportedly Found
A drug wipe test found that 11 of the 12 restrooms tested showed traces of cocaine. The restrooms were accessible only to those with parliamentary passes.
People Suffering Traumatic Brain Injuries Are More at Risk of Opioid Abuse
"For some individuals with TBI, risk factors may converge to create a 'perfect storm,' placing them at an increased risk for opioid use"
South Carolina Sees Opioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Coronavirus
Opioid overdoses have increased 53 percent in South Carolina since the beginning of the pandemic in March.
Mental Health Toll of Coronavirus Could Rival that of the Disease Itself
The COVID-19 pandemic will trigger a "tsunami" of suicides, drug overdoses, domestic violence and depression, experts say.
Gunshot Survivors Study Sheds Light on 'Devastating' Effects of Violence
Each year, some 70,000 people in the U.S. survive being shot.
Doctors Are 'Under-Prepared' to Treat Patient Misuse of Opioids: Report
More than four out of five doctors are reluctant to take on patients using prescribed opioids, according to a survey of 500 physicians conducted by Quest Diagnostics and the Center on Addiction.
'Below Deck's' Captain Lee Rosbach Remembers Son Following Overdose
The Bravo star revealed the death of his son in an Instagram tribute on Monday.
What You Write on Facebook Could Be Used to Diagnose Diseases
Scientists were able to identify conditions using data from social media.
How to Choose the Right Treatment Center
What are the most important questions to ask when you're ready to face your addiction?
Unsheltered Homeless Three Times More Likely to Die
The majority of unsheltered adults are chronically homeless and face higher rates of untreated mental illnesses and substance abuse.
School Teaches Students How to Use Meth
"Swallowing meth allows your body to use its own filters. It saves your lungs from damage, produces a smoother and longer lasting high, and you're less likely to use more," the pamphlet says.
Scientists Are Testing if MDMA Can Treat Alcoholism
The drug has also been eyed to treat depression and PTSD.
WhatsApp Drug Dealer Caught After Police Trace Photo
Police in South Wales made 11 convictions after tracing fingerprints from a single photo.
Woman Allowed 2-Year-Old To Smoke Meth, Police Say
Kaitlyn Ecker, 20, was first arrested on drug charges after detectives began to investigate allegations of child abuse.
'Katie' Is a Drug Mixed With Bug Spray
It's known on the streets as "Katie," "KD" or "zombie."
Kentucky Goes Harder on Moms Who Use During Pregnancy
Mothers who give birth to drug-addicted babies in Kentucky could lose their parental rights.
What Is Huffing? Dead Body Found Beside Aerosol Cans
Turning aerosol cans into recreational drugs is most common among children and young adults.
20 Million Pain Pills Were Shipped to Town of 2,900
Drug wholesalers also shipped millions of pills to another town with 400 people.
Trump Opioid Commission's Work Is a 'Sham,' Member Says
"It means nothing if it has no funding to push it forward," Kennedy said.
Mom's Viral Overdose Photo Saved Her Life, She Says
The photo "displays exactly what heroin addiction is," she says.
Medical Explanations from Netflix's 'BoJack Horseman'
There were countless medical breakthroughs in the '40s, but some of them caused more harm than good. That's what makes them an excellent subject for the trauma that haunts several characters in this season of "BoJack Horseman."
How Cocaine and Meth Boomed In the Texas Oilfields
Oil workers have got addicted to drugs during long shifts.
How Much Does Heroin Cost Society? $51 Billion
The average heroin addict bears a cost to society that is nearly as much as the median annual income.
New Vaccine Blocks Heroin High in Early Study
Researchers say the new approach is ready for human trials.
Taking Back Sunday: Redefining NFL's Views on Weed
Once an all-pro offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints, Kyle Turley is now dedicated to helping his fellow athletes by sharing his cannabis story.
House Set to Pass Sweeping Anti-Opioid Legislation
Lawmakers plan to move the landmark bill to President Obama before the summer.
Should the UK legalise cannabis?
UK lecturers in Mental Health and Criminology argue that the government's current ban on cannabis use is ineffective, and suggest more efficient regulations to protect public health.
CDC Issues New Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids
To combat the growing opioid addiction epidemic, federal health officials are telling doctors to exercise caution and closely monitor patients.