The FDA is requiring opioid pain medication manufacturers to update safety labeling with a stronger emphasis on risks from long-term use, including addiction and overdose death.

San Diego County cancelled its contract with the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego to distribute naloxone, a nasal spray ...

"It's a gateway drug. Eventually it won't get you high any more, and you're going to look for something greater. It tears ...

Spokane County is moving forward with a significant expansion of its addiction and behavioral health services. The county ...

A major drug bust in the Mixon Town neighborhood of Jacksonville has residents alarmed and authorities warning of the deadly ...

Brandi Bachman faces felony charges of acquisition of a controlled substance by fraud, identity theft, and criminal use of a ...

Minneapolis bought a mobile medical unit. Clay County added beds at a new detox facility. St. Louis County is fixing up a triplex to house people who were incarcerated. Several greater Minnesota ...

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...

I know so many people who have used [hemp-derived THC] to get off tobacco, alcohol, or other pills.” By Stephen Simpson, The ...

Once one of the world’s leading opioid manufacturers, Purdue Pharmaceuticals is now expected to pay a $7.4 billion settlement in U.S. District Court, which will be divided among all 50 ...

People can use illegal substances at the centers with staff supervision. Advocates say they save lives. Others say they ...

To keep people safe, Chicago police set up camp outside, and EMTs were on hand at six medical tents at the music festival.