March 24, 2016 Pennsylvania coroner: Heroin deaths are now homicides There were two dozen drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania's Lycoming County last year—each labeled accidental.
March 24, 2016 New twist in addiction crisis: Deadly painkiller impostors COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Authorities are sounding the alarm about a new and deadly twist in the country's drug-addiction crisis in the form of a potent painkiller disguised as other medications.
March 24, 2016 'War on drugs' has failed public health, medics say Governments around the world should decriminalize minor drug offences because the standard strategy of prohibition is harming public health, leading medics said on Thursday.
March 24, 2016 US FDA issues draft guidance for abuse-deterrent opioid generics The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance on Thursday for abuse-deterrent opioid generics, including a recommendation that studies be conducted to demonstrate that generic opioids are no less abuse-deterrent than branded drugs.
March 24, 2016 US bill targets babies born dependent on opioids A bill that aims to protect babies born to mothers who used heroin or other opioids during pregnancy was introduced on Wednesday in the House as part of the government's response to a Reuters investigation.
March 23, 2016 Heroin overdose antidote offers hope for vulnerable inmates When he was a teenager, Lee Gonzales could not save his uncle from a heroin overdose.
March 22, 2016 Moderate drinking for health may be overstated, study suggests Lots of people think a glass of wine or beer at dinner can help them have a longer and healthier life.
March 22, 2016 Florida sees spike in severe reactions to synthetic marijuana Synthetic marijuana, known as “Spice” or K2, has sickened more than 10 people in St. Petersburg, Florida.
March 22, 2016 Depression, addiction common among young transgender women Mental health issues like depression and addiction are more common among young transgender women than the general U.S. population, according to a new study.
March 21, 2016 Nurse in Colorado accused of stealing powerful painkiller A nurse working in Colorado has surrendered to the Summit County sheriff after a powerful painkiller was found in her system and a warrant was issued accusing her of stealing drugs from a hospital.
