CDC chief says fentanyl almost killed his son The head of the nation's top public health agency says the opioid epidemic will be one of his priorities, and he revealed a personal reason for it: His son almost died from taking cocaine contaminated with the powerful painkiller fentanyl.
Marine veteran makes second trek across US to raise awareness for PTSD A Marine veteran who set out on foot from San Diego in March will reach North Carolina this week as he walks to raise awareness for mental health issues afflicting the armed forces community.
Switzerland weighs relaxing marijuana ban Switzerland, which permits low potency cannabis but bans most marijuana for recreational use, aims to allow pilot studies on ways to relax its laws, its government said on Wednesday.
Marine vet crossing country to honor late brother, raise awareness of PTSD A Marine veteran is making his second trek across the United States in an effort to raise awareness for other vets suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues.
Pregnant millennials more likely to be depressed than previous generations, study says Today’s moms-to-be are more likely than women from their mothers’ generation to become depressed while pregnant, a study suggests.
NC town battles opioid epidemic by using robots to test people’s poop In 2016 more than 33,000 opioid related deaths occurred across the U.S., but the town of Cary, located on the outskirts of North Carolina’s capital, is the first to use a special device to test sewer water in an attempt to combat the opioid crisis.
Graphic World Cup domestic violence ads highlight abuse spike during soccer tournament As World Cup fans gather to cheer on their team, powerful ads are targeting soccer aficionados to bring their attention to another issue – domestic violence.
PTSD raises heart and stroke risk in World Trade Center cleanup crews More than 16 years after cleanup was completed at the site of the September 11, 2001 attack on New York City’s World Trade Center complex, many who worked at the disaster site still struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and may also have an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke as a result, researchers say.
Jada Pinkett Smith reveals sex addiction problem when she was younger Jada Pinkett Smith spoke opening about her previous struggles with several addictions, including sex.
Fourth of July fireworks trigger PTSD symptoms in veterans The rockets’ red glare is an Independence Day tradition. But for the men and women of the U.S. armed forces, the jarring noises can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
