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West Virginia state health officer to join board overseeing distribution of opioid settlements

Health officer Dr. Matthew Christiansen, of West Virginia, was selected to join a board to help oversee the distribution of the state’s opioid settlements.

Investigation underway into deaths and suspected overdose at Indiana addiction treatment center

Authorities in northern Indiana are conducting an investigation into the deaths of three patients at Praxis Landmark Recovery, an all-male drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

London police find no evidence of crime by BBC presenter who allegedly paid teen for sexually explicit photos

London police stated on Wednesday that there is no evidence of a crime committed by a BBC presenter who who was accused of paying a teenager for explicit photos.

New Ohio law requires coaches to get mental health training to help student athletes: 'Support our kids'

A new law in Ohio, which took effect on July 4, requires school sports coaches to be trained in student mental health support. Experts share tips on protecting student athletes.

What is xylazine? White House launches national response plan for combating drug deaths

The White House released a response plan this week to address the emerging threat of fentanyl combined with xylazine in the U.S. But, what is the drug and what are its effects?

White House calls for more research into ‘zombie drug,’ stops short of reclassifying it

The White House launched a plan Tuesday to counter a "zombie drug" growing in popularity, but did not mandate a classification of the substance for stricter regulations.

Ex-MA prison guard sentenced to year in prison for causing serious head injuries to handcuffed inmate

Seth Bourget, a former Massachusetts prison guard, has been sentenced to a year in prison for causing serious head injuries to a handcuffed inmate.

Ozempic diabetes and weight loss medication under investigation after a few reports of suicidal thoughts

The popular medications Ozempic and Saxenda from Novo Nordisk are being investigated after three people experienced an increase in thoughts of suicide and self-harm.

County health department to distribute foil, straws to fentanyl users, despite local mayor's wishes

Health department workers plan to distribute foil and straws to fentanyl users across Portland starting this month as part of their harm reduction efforts.

Network anchor suspended after allegedly paying cocaine-addicted teen for explicit photos

A well-known BBC host who has not been identified was suspended after allegations surfaced he paid a teen for explicit photos, the network has confirmed.