Addiction - Page 20

December 21, 2022

Former fentanyl addict discusses addiction, recovery: 'These drugs will sink their claws into you'

A former fentanyl addict tells his story of addiction and his long road to recovery. Liam O'Brien found a dealer on Craigslist and nearly overdosed the first time he tried it.

December 14, 2022

Many US cities ‘not prepared’ to handle fentanyl, homeless crisis: Sam Quinones

Author of ‘The Least of Us’ Sam Quinones discusses the impact fentanyl and meth are having on the U.S. homeless crisis.

December 13, 2022

'Dry January' can work, yes, but beware a 'boozy December': experts

"Dry January" is a chance for people to "hit the reset button" and give themselves a break from alcohol, especially after a busy and social December — but health professionals sound key warnings.

December 9, 2022

Boston's crack pipe distribution plan sparks controversy

Molly Line reports on Boston's 'methadone mile' crisis.

November 6, 2022

'Yellowstone' star Wes Bentley says Robert Downey Jr. 'saved' him when he was battling heroin addiction

Wes Bentley said that Robert Downey Jr. "saved" his life when he was at the height of his drug addiction. The "Yellowstone" star was inspired by Downey's openness about his struggles.

November 4, 2022

Doctor's TikTok 'addiction' had family staging an intervention for him: 'Got called out'

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler of California spoke to Fox News Digital about his "addiction" to TikTok, which he details in a new book, "Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception."

October 26, 2022

Single mother celebrates nonprofit organization Eva's Village for saving her life after battling addiction

Eva's Village CEO Howard Haughton noted the community's 'soaring need' to help hunger, homelessness, and addiction as the nonprofit celebrates 40 years

October 20, 2022

Matthew Perry opens up about his battle with addiction: 'Being on 'Friends' probably saved my life'

"Friends" star Matthew Perry detailed the addiction he battled at the height of his fame. He said his co-stars were "understanding" and "patient" with him during his struggles.

October 20, 2022

After fentanyl killed her soulmate, recovering drug user fights to end stigma of addiction

Gwen Dudley seeks to end the stigma and shame around addiction and to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl after her partner, Paul Duffy, overdosed.

October 11, 2022

Rainbow fentanyl won't be a threat to kids on Halloween, experts say

Fears of brightly colored rainbow fentanyl pills landing in the bags of children on Halloween may be overstated, experts say, arguing most dealers do not target children.