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June 13, 2024

Addiction expert calls for different approaches to reduce overdose deaths

Addiction expert Joe Schrank is calling on the federal government to radically change its drug policies to reduce high overdose deaths.

May 29, 2024

FDA warns that nicotine-like chemicals in vapes may be more potent than nicotine

Nicotine alternatives are being introduced in vapes in the U.S. and abroad. These synthetic substances might be more potent and addictive than traditional nicotine.

May 22, 2024

Daily marijuana use surpasses alcohol in the US for the first time, data shows

Survey data reveals that in 2022, millions of Americans reported daily or near-daily marijuana use, surpassing those who reported daily alcohol consumption.

May 16, 2024

Young vaper who required double lung transplant shares warnings as e-cigarette sales rise

Jackson Allard’s parainfluenza escalated to pneumonia, then acute respiratory stress syndrome. After 70 days on life support, the North Dakota man received a double lung transplant.

May 15, 2024

CDC data shows decrease in fatal overdoses across the US, but experts remain cautious

The CDC has reported a decrease in fatal overdoses in the U.S. last year, marking the second annual decline since the onset of the national drug death epidemic.

April 26, 2024

Mexico's chief detective apologizes for 'inadequate' remark about country's fentanyl production

The head of Mexico’s detective service has apologized for calling Mexico "the champion" of fentanyl and meth production this week, according to his office.

April 24, 2024

Mexico is the 'champion' of fentanyl production, head of country's detective service says

The head of Mexico's detective service has acknowledged the country is “the champion" of fentanyl production. The country's president has long denied this claim.

April 5, 2024

Ex-WWE superstar Natalie Eva Marie talks about troubled past, addiction, maintaining her sobriety

Former WWE superstar Natalie Eva Marie spoke about her troubled past during an appearance on "OutKick The Morning" with host Charly Arnolt.

April 4, 2024

Christian filmmaker Jim Wahlberg says Mother Teresa 'led me' to God and to sobriety in prison

Jim Wahlberg was a Boston street hustler serving time while his younger brothers became stars. He told Fox News Digital that meeting Mother Teresa while he was in prison led him to Jesus Christ.

April 3, 2024

Sober 'Jackass' star says he ditched Maher's podcast after host refused to refrain from marijuana on set

"Jackass" star Steve-O claimed that he dropped his appearance on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast after the host refused to refrain from smoking marijuana while doing the show.