Drug Addiction
Former Drug Offender Goes Clean and Writes Book, Hoping To Inspire Change
Chauncey Taylor from New Orleans has written a book titled "How Adversity Propelled Me to Change" as part of his efforts to give back to society.
We Can Do Better Than Drug Consumption Sites
Drug consumption sites are not a panacea, and an inordinate amount of time and money has been spent litigating their utility rather than implementing more effective and cheaper policies.
Teen Internet Star Found Dead Hours After Chilling Video
"I've been struggling with addiction since I was 9 years old," the TikTok star said in a post days before his death.
Woman Blasted After Not Inviting 'Drug Addict' Brother-In-Law to Wedding
"Why would anyone marry someone who is so incredibly judgmental and cruel to their family?" one user questioned.
Subways are Not Homeless Shelters
The Biden administration can pontificate all it wants about the importance of transportation infrastructure, but what good is it if progressives allow subway systems to fall into a state of disorder?
Multiple Students Hospitalized After Apparent Fentanyl Exposure at School
The teenager collapsed in his school's gymnasium after ingesting a substance on campus, officials said.
Woman Gets 6 Years for Supplying Fentanyl to Father Who Overdosed With Son
A California woman pleaded guilty to selling fentanyl to two others who delivered the drug to a man, leading him to fatally overdose with his toddler son.
How Accurate Is Bette Midler's Description of West Virginia?
The Hollywood veteran's Twitter response to Joe Manchin's refusal to support Build Back Better is causing quite a stir on social media.
3 States Saw Large Increase in Overdose Deaths, Which Topped 100K in U.S.
Experts say that the pandemic and the increase of fentanyl mixed by drug dealers into other drugs are primary factors in the increase.
Hawaii County Official Trafficked Meth to Support His Drug Addiction
"I got no excuse. I take full responsibility for it," said Arthur Brun as he pleaded guilty to all charges.
Wrestler Jon Moxley Enters Alcohol Treatment Program, Tony Khan Reveals
"Jon is making a very brave choice to get help, and we're embracing his choice and supporting him however we can," Khan tweeted.
Stacey Dash Reveals She First Tried Drugs Aged 8 As She Recounts Addiction
Former Fox News contributor Stacey Dash opened up about her drug addiction in an interview on "The Dr. Oz Show."
How the Child Tax Credit Can Break Cycles of Addiction
Next week, 36 million American households will receive their third monthly payment of the recently expanded Child Tax Credit.
Five Most Shocking Facts from John Mulaney's Interview with Seth Meyers
John Mulaney appeared on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" to discuss his recent drug abuse, his intervention, and his relationship with Olivia Munn.
California Proposes Paying Drug Addicts Small Amounts to Stay Sober
"I think there is a lot in this strategy for everyone to like," said state Senator Scott Wiener, the author of the bill. "Most important of all, it works."
We're Losing The Battle With Opioids. We Need to Change Our Approach
We must be humble enough to admit where we've come up short, and savvy enough to tap into lessons from our past successes.
Drug Companies Hold Enormous Sway Over Our Health Care
Congress should enact regulations to loosen the grip the pharmaceutical industry has on America's doctors.
Countless Lives Have Been Cut Short by Marijuana
In the discussion of whether marijuana legalization and commercialization is a policy change worth trying, these stories are something the marijuana industry doesn't want you to know.
U.S. Sets Record for Overdose Deaths During Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has earned the United States a new record for annual drug overdose deaths at 81,000, the Centers for Disease Control reported this week.
Vancouver Introduces Opioid Vending Machine In Attempt to Curb Overdoses
The world's first biometric opioid vending machine was recently launched in Vancouver, British Columbia, in an attempt to reduce overdose deaths.
'Porn Addict' Tries to Bite Phone in Half so Police Can't See Child Images
The "weird" 36-year-old man had images of child rape and other extreme pornography on a phone he stole from an elderly woman.
Man Bullied for His Relationship with a Trans Woman Dies By Suicide
Maurice "Reese Him Daddie" Willoughby was the subject of a viral video when he defended his relationship after being bullied for dating a trans woman.
Fans Pray for Steven Adler After Former Guns N' Roses Drummer Stabs Himself
The 54-year-old was rushed to a local hospital in L.A. after paramedics found him with self-inflicted wounds to the stomach.
'Euphoria' Viewers Shocked by Sex, Drugs and Nudity in HBO Teen Drama
Written by Sam Levinson, the controversial new HBO show stars Zendaya as a recovering teen drug addict.
Pew Survey: Anxiety and Depression Top Teen Worry List
Anxiety, depression and drug addiction are the leading problems in a deepening mental health crisis among America's young people.
I Overdosed On Opioids. Here's What Finally Saved Me
This is a crisis—but we won't find the remedy in more punitive measures that take us back to the war on drugs.
Canada's Liberal Party Wants to Decriminalize All Drugs
Canada's Public Health Agency estimated that around 4,000 people died from opioids last year.
'Katie' Is a Drug Mixed With Bug Spray
It's known on the streets as "Katie," "KD" or "zombie."
Trump Opioid Commission's Work Is a 'Sham,' Member Says
"It means nothing if it has no funding to push it forward," Kennedy said.
British Woman Sentenced for Carrying Tramadol in Egypt
Tramadol is legal in Britain with a proper prescription, but it's a banned substance in Egypt, where it's considered the country's most abused drug.