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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.

Mr. Trump, please declare war on opioids, not addicts

Tuesday, President Trump outlined some of his plans for dealing with our opiate epidemic.

Energy drinks could increase risk of cocaine use, study finds

Researchers find "significant" link, call for further study

Dr. Keith Ablow: Loneliness is now more deadly than obesity. And we still don't we have a plan to reduce it

Loneliness now eclipses obesity as a cause of premature death in America.

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.

Little evidence shows cannabis helps chronic pain or PTSD

Even though pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common reasons people use medical marijuana in the U.S., there isn't much proof cannabis works for either one of these conditions, two research reviews suggest.

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.

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.

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.

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.