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August 2, 2023

‘We’re on our own’: Portland woman says homeless man knocked her unconscious

A Portland doctor knocked unconscious while walking in the city says her attack highlights ongoing problems with homelessness, mental illness and police shortages.

July 28, 2023

Indiana revokes license of troubled addiction center, 2 sister facilities

The licenses for an Indiana addiction center and its two sister facilities have been revoked. This comes after three recent deaths at the center.

July 26, 2023

Dennis Quaid leaned on relationship with God for help with addiction after 'white light experience'

Dennis Quaid turned to his faith after struggling with addiction. The actor shared the "white light experience" that helped him get back to sobriety in a new interview.

July 14, 2023

Indiana police call for license revocation of addiction treatment center following patient deaths

Law enforcement in northern Indiana has called for the revocation of a license held by an addiction treatment center where three patients were discovered dead within the same week.

July 12, 2023

Investigation underway into deaths and suspected overdose at Indiana addiction treatment center

Authorities in northern Indiana are conducting an investigation into the deaths of three patients at Praxis Landmark Recovery, an all-male drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

July 12, 2023

What is xylazine? White House launches national response plan for combating drug deaths

The White House released a response plan this week to address the emerging threat of fentanyl combined with xylazine in the U.S. But, what is the drug and what are its effects?

July 11, 2023

White House calls for more research into ‘zombie drug,’ stops short of reclassifying it

The White House launched a plan Tuesday to counter a "zombie drug" growing in popularity, but did not mandate a classification of the substance for stricter regulations.

June 30, 2023

Pete Davidson enters rehab: 'SNL' star’s therapy pursuit echoes comedians Chevy Chase and Chris Farley

Pete Davidson reportedly entered rehab after struggling with "borderline personality disorder and PTSD." Fellow "Saturday Night Live" stars have also sought help for mental and physical health.

June 22, 2023

Addiction complicates pain management, but new guidelines offer help for 'complex patients'

The American Society of Anesthesiologists published seven guiding principles to improve pain management before, during and after surgery for patients with a history of substance abuse.

June 16, 2023

Former California cop sends powerful message to Gavin Newsom: There are no words for the horrors I saw

Former Oceanside, California, police officer Rick Campbell argues the state is taking the wrong approach to mitigating the homeless crisis as drug use runs rampant.