Drug Overdoses
Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Needed to Curb Opioid Overdose Deaths
Michael Barnett estimates the overdose crisis will cost hundreds of billions of dollars and the pandemic probably accelerated drug use.
New York AG Blames Opioid Makers, Distributors for Record Number of Overdose Deaths
New York Attorney General Letitia James is speaking out regarding deadly drug overdoses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
O(NDCP) Director, Where Art Thou?
It is perplexing that, five months into the Biden presidency, we still don't have a new director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
Ohio County Reports 15 Overdose Deaths in 72 Hours
The previous weekend saw 16 overdose deaths over three days.
Americans Are Dying from Fentanyl in Terrifying Numbers
"Fentanyl is not a choice. It's a contamination crisis."
Synthetic Cannabis Is Legal and Could Be Dangerous
The drug is often available where incense or marijuana paraphernalia is sold.
One in Five Men Leave Workforce Due to Opioid Epidemic
According to the CDC, 91 Americans die from opioid overdoses every day.
Fentanyl Sparks Big Drug Overdose Death Increase in NYC
Last year marked the sixth consecutive year that fatal overdoses increased in the city, and the rate rose among all demographic groups.
Why an Antidote Inventor Lost his Stepson to Heroin
Jack Fishman's widow is fighting for policy changes that will help treat America's growing opioid problem.
Obama Proposes $1.1 Billion to Combat Opioid Abuse
More people in the U.S. died from opioid overdoses than car accidents in 2014.
College Kids Are Unknowingly Rolling on Bath Salts
Law enforcement and advocacy groups say "molly" has become nothing more than a marketing term.
In Medical Marijuana States, Painkiller Deaths Drop
Researchers suggest that substituting pot for pills could be saving lives.
