November 23, 2018 Aunt’s heartbroken warning after teen’s accidental overdose goes viral The heartbroken aunt of an Arizona teen who police said died of an accidental overdose after he and his friend ingested pills laced with fentanyl is speaking out about the dangers of “experimenting” with drugs.
November 16, 2018 Should US doctors screen for alcohol abuse? Many Americans have a problem regulating how much alcohol they drink.
November 16, 2018 Dutch teen dies after inhaling deodorant spray to get high A Dutch teen’s death is serving as a brutal reminder of the dangers of huffing household products in search of a high.
November 11, 2018 Dr. Marc Siegel: Why is the FDA approving a powerful new synthetic opioid in the midst of a crisis? Here’s why The drug serves a potentially important medical niche providing an alternative for rapid pain relief in austere settings like the battlefield.
November 5, 2018 Tennessee’s Senate candidates use opioid crisis to sway undecided voters The candidates vying for Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker’s seat, Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Phil Bredeson, are using the opioid crisis to sway undecided voters before Election Day.
October 30, 2018 Ohio boy, 5, tests positive for meth after eating Halloween candy A 5-year-old boy in Ohio is expected to make a full recovery after he ate a piece of Halloween candy that was possibly laced with drugs.
October 26, 2018 Google ramps up its efforts to tackle America’s opioid crisis Google is ramping up its efforts to help tackle America’s opioid epidemic, harnessing Google Maps to help people dispose of drugs.
October 16, 2018 Obituary for mom who battled drug addiction goes viral A family’s open and honest obituary for their 30-year-old daughter who struggled with drug addiction has reached thousands online, with many sharing their own stories of substance abuse while thanking the parents for not hiding their child’s struggles.
October 8, 2018 Opioid crisis is major midterm issue in areas hard hit by drug deaths From the bustling streets of Philadelphia to the rural farmlands of Mercer County, nearly every community in Pennsylvania has been rocked by the opioid crisis – and the problem keeps worsening. For voters on the front lines in areas hit the hardest, the issue is personal.
September 26, 2018 Mom's warning about public bathroom changing tables goes viral A mother in Indiana is hoping to catch the attention of parents nationwide with her message about the importance of cleaning infant changing areas in rest stops and public areas.
