Waynesboro City Council agreed to the terms of three opioid lawsuit settlements, expected to bring thousands earmarked for abatement projects.

"The safety and well-being of the broader community must be taken more seriously," writes one reader. Another writes that ...

State officials have chosen Granite United Way to manage a new statewide grant program aimed at addressing the opioid crisis.

The FDA is requiring opioid pain medication manufacturers to update safety labeling with a stronger emphasis on risks from long-term use, including addiction and overdose death.

"It's a gateway drug. Eventually it won't get you high any more, and you're going to look for something greater. It tears ...

Spokane County is moving forward with a significant expansion of its addiction and behavioral health services. The county ...

San Diego County cancelled its contract with the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego to distribute naloxone, a nasal spray ...

Once one of the world’s leading opioid manufacturers, Purdue Pharmaceuticals is now expected to pay a $7.4 billion settlement in U.S. District Court, which will be divided among all 50 ...

Brandi Bachman faces felony charges of acquisition of a controlled substance by fraud, identity theft, and criminal use of a ...

I know so many people who have used [hemp-derived THC] to get off tobacco, alcohol, or other pills.” By Stephen Simpson, The ...

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...

“Substance misuse is super, super common, but feelings of shame and embarrassment are keeping people from reaching out,” said ...