September 26, 2017 Opioid addiction -- Prevention, treatment, recovery President Trump, in his briefing on the opioid crisis on Tuesday, pointed out that opioid overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., killing more than 33,000 people in 2015 alone. And he expressed his concern that no one in America is safe.
September 26, 2017 Mexican drug cartels taking over fentanyl market, fueling a rise in overdose deaths Mexican drug cartels, seeking to increase profit margins, have started to produce fentanyl – an extremely dangerous opioid that has been linked to a spike in overdose deaths across the country, Fox News has learned.
September 26, 2017 Opioid crisis: Trump's drug czar vows to take on doctors and dealers, help addicts The Trump administration is ready for war, and the president's top general in this particular fight says there is no more time to waste.
September 26, 2017 Mr. Trump, please declare war on opioids, not addicts Tuesday, President Trump outlined some of his plans for dealing with our opiate epidemic.
September 26, 2017 Energy drinks could increase risk of cocaine use, study finds Researchers find "significant" link, call for further study
September 26, 2017 President Trump and other leaders must work together to reduce drug deaths President Trump’s declaration Thursday that the opioid crisis is a “national emergency” was an important step, but doesn’t go far enough.
September 26, 2017 Mom shares photo of dying daughter after fatal overdose A grieving mother who shared a photo of her dying 22-year-old daughter said she hopes the image helps others recognize the dangers of opioid and heroin abuse.
September 26, 2017 Study: Light drinking may be healthier than abstaining Boozing it up heavily has been linked to all manner of ills, from car crashes and broken relationships to cancer, but a daily drink (or two for men) may offer heart and other health benefits that teetotalers are missing out on.
September 26, 2017 Police department gets hazmat-like protective gear for overdose calls A Massachusetts police chief ordered hazmat-like gear for his officers to help protect them from dangerously powerful drugs that could cause an overdose simply by touching the substance.
September 26, 2017 Ohio teacher accused of letting teens consume, sell LSD in her home pleads not guilty A fifth-grade teacher in Ohio pleaded not guilty Tuesday to allowing kids to use LSD and marijuana in her home. Her 15-year-old son has also been charged with selling drugs.