Addiction - Page 6

August 5

Deadly drug stronger than fentanyl spreads rapidly across the Americas, experts warn

Little-known nitazenes synthetic opioids evade standard drug tests while causing overdose deaths, requiring specialized detection and multiple naloxone doses.

July 29

Deadly substance under scrutiny as kratom byproduct shows up in gas stations, smoke shops

Health agencies are targeting 7-OH, a synthetic opioid more potent than morphine derived from kratom, amid rising medical events and addiction concerns across America.

July 16

Bam Margera says skateboarding helped with sobriety: 'I need it in my life, or else I'll die'

Bam Margera almost died while he fell out of love with skateboarding — now, he says the sport has given him a new purpose and another chance at life.

June 30

I lost my 16-year-old son to suicide from addictive AI algorithms. We can't let Big Tech destroy our children

Jennie DeSerio, whose son died by suicide after harmful TikTok content, argues against a federal AI moratorium that would prevent states from enacting laws to protect children online.

May 25

What is ketamine therapy? Mormon reality stars tout controversial treatment

Jen and Zac Affleck from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" credit ketamine therapy for saving their marriage. A doctor discusses its use in depression treatment and potential risks.

May 19

Weight-loss medications may also benefit common medical problem, study finds

GLP-1 agonists, medications commonly used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, may also help reduce alcohol intake — an unexpected secondary benefit revealed in recent studies.

May 12, 2025

FDA says ‘dangerous’ substance known as ‘gas station heroin’ poses major risk to young people

FDA Commissioner Martin Makary sounded the alarm on tianeptine, also known as "gas station heroin," and its growing adverse affects on the youth community.

May 4, 2025

'MobLand' star Tom Hardy overcame addiction to become Hollywood powerhouse

Tom Hardy, who stars in the Paramount+ series “MobLand," has faced a wave of challenges throughout his career, including addiction and a bad reputation.

April 8, 2025

JD Vance celebrates mother's major health milestone: ‘I am so proud of you’

Vice President JD Vance has spoken and written about his mother's addiction struggles. On Monday, he led a White House celebration of her 10 years of sobriety.

March 29, 2025

Democrat mayor arrested for DUI seen on bodycam demanding officers call police chief

Police found an open container of alcohol in Lumberton Township, NJ Mayor Gina LaPlaca's car while arresting her for DUI, body camera footage shows.