Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 133

October 9, 2017

Here's how to talk to your kids about opioids

By now, most people are aware of the enormity of the opioid epidemic.

September 29, 2017

Solving the opioid crisis must start in the doctor's office

Every day, 91 Americans die from the growing epidemic of opioid addiction.

September 27, 2017

Parents share daughter's poem on heroin addiction in obituary

The parents of a Pennsylvania girl who overdosed on heroin are hoping to help others struggling with drug addiction by sharing their daughter's poem of her battle in her obituary.

September 27, 2017

11 teens hospitalized after consuming gummy bears reportedly laced with THC

La Porte County Police said 11 teenagers became ill and had to be hospitalized after they consumed gummy bears that were reportedly laced with THC, a substance associated and found in marijuana.

September 27, 2017

'True Blood' actor's death: How heavy drinking may damage heart health

Actor Nelsan Ellis, who was well-known for his starring role on HBO’s “True Blood,” died Saturday at age 39 from heart failure, which his family claims was a result of his withdrawal from alcohol.

September 27, 2017

More than 60 overdose on synthetic marijuana

Officials in a Pennsylvania town say they have treated more than 60 people who overdosed on synthetic marijuana over a weekend period.

September 27, 2017

Nevada's pot problem - what's happening in Vegas won't stay in Vegas

Nevada has a problem. The supply of marijuana available for sale for recreational use has run out, with retailers simply running out of inventory. Demand has far exceeded what state officials forecasted.

September 27, 2017

Naomi Watts opens up about dad's heroin overdose, seeing new photo of him years after his death

Actress Naomi Watts opened up about father's heroin overdose and seeing a photo of him smiling -- for the first time more than 40 years after his death.

September 27, 2017

Fentanyl overdose kills 10-year-old boy, authorities confirm

A 10-year-old Miami boy is believed to have fallen victim to Florida’s opioid crisis, making him among the state’s youngest.

September 27, 2017

Mom shares harrowing addiction photos

A mother’s bid to help others struggling with addiction has gone viral, after she shared harrowing before and after photos on her Facebook page urging others to seek help.