Addiction

Drug and Substance Abuse 4 days ago

Blue cities U-turn on distributing drug supplies to addicts after progressive policies fail to stem epidemic

Seattle and San Francisco scale back harm reduction policies distributing drug supplies, signaling a shift in how West Coast cities combat the drug crisis.

VIDEO December 20

Mike 'The Situation': At 10 years sober, he's 'on the frontlines of addiction' with his 'shield' and 'sword'

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino reflects on how sobriety has transformed his life and helping others recover through The Archangel Centers on 'My View with Lara Trump.'

Zohran Mamdani December 9

Mamdani's new safety advisor confessed serious pill addiction, turned to ex-NBA star for help

Tamika Mallory, chosen for Zohran Mamdani's public safety team, previously battled an addiction that reached 20 to 30 prescription pills daily before she entered rehab.

Health November 29

Mysterious marijuana-linked vomiting disorder gets official WHO code as ER cases jump

WHO officially recognizes cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a dangerous vomiting disorder linked to chronic marijuana use, helping doctors diagnose cases.

VIDEO November 21

Digital detox camps help teens crack screentime addiction

The 'Outnumbered' panel discusses screen addiction among younger generations, the different ways parents are combatting it, and research developed by social media companies to aid children's mental health.

Los Angeles Angels November 18

Tyler Skaggs' widow says she was not aware of pitcher's drug use at time of death; mother also testifies

Carli Skaggs testified in an ongoing wrongful death trial that she didn't know her husband was using drugs when he died from fentanyl-laced oxycodone.

Health November 11

Tobacco and nicotine ban sparks backlash from business owners in coastal town

A Bay Area town has passed a comprehensive tobacco sales ban despite small business opposition, with new restrictions on nicotine products taking effect this December.

New York Mets November 8

Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon that makes him 'truly free and clean from all of my past'

Former MLB star Darryl Strawberry gave an emotional reaction to his Trump pardon, saying faith and sobriety transformed his life after years of battling addiction.

VIDEO October 27

'The Good Boss’ helps break the cycle of addiction

‘The Good Boss’ Victor Oliveira joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to share how his viral social media mission is helping people overcome addiction through acts of kindness.

Health October 26

Popular weight-loss drugs could take the edge off your alcohol buzz, study finds

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy appear to make people feel less drunk and reduce alcohol cravings by delaying gastric emptying, researchers report.