Philadelphia aims to be first US city to host safe injection sites Philadelphia wants to become the first U.S. city to permit medically supervised drug injection sites as a way to combat the opioid epidemic, officials said Tuesday.
Walmart takes on opioid crisis in free disposal program Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Wednesday said it will provide customers filling prescriptions for opioids with a packet of powder that will help them dispose of leftover medication.
Dr. Marc Siegel: Smartphones really are dangerous for our kids (they put them at risk for suicide and more) Alarming new reports that should concern every parent link heavy smartphone use by children to an increased rate of social isolation, depression, suicidal thoughts and even suicide.
Teen cellphone addiction: How bad has it gotten? Today’s teens are taking longer to engage in both the pleasures and the responsibilities of adulthood.
Pot is dangerous, not funny -- a doctor tells us why No matter how much fun using marijuana looks like on TV or how many people tell you it’s harmless, remember one thing: unless you have certain medical conditions where the drug may be beneficial, you are better off without it.
Should pot be legal? Let states decide that question, not the federal government Attorney General Jeff Sessions has rescinded an Obama administration policy that blocked U.S. attorneys from prosecuting marijuana cases in states where the drug is legal.
Dr. Marc Siegel: Smoking pot routinely may seem harmless but don’t be fooled (even if it’s legal) As a physician, I am caught between wanting marijuana users and addicts to be treated as patients – and not criminals – while at the same time being very aware that regular marijuana use carries significant health risks.
WHO considers adding 'gaming disorder' to list of mental diseases The WHO guidelines are the international standard for reporting health conditions.
Opioid epidemic burdening grandparents, foster care As the opioid epidemic pushes children out of their parents’ custody, grandparents and other relatives are forced to step up.
