People who leave jail and prison are at extremely high risk of a drug overdose, research shows. In this study of people with probable opioid use disorder in Massachusetts county jails, those who ...

The White House’s strategy for tackling the drug and addiction crisis, released this week, sets lofty public health goals but ...

Joss Sackler, whose husband was implicated in the Purdue Pharma opioid scandal, admitted to being addicted to the drugs ...

Studies show that ibogaine can be effective for short-term opioid addiction treatment, especially reducing drug cravings and some withdrawal symptoms.

Pregnant people and new mothers who are being treated for opioid addiction often have to fight to keep their children out of the hands of child protective services. But it’s a fight they shouldn’t ...

Plans call for investing $12 million from legal settlements with opioid manufacturers to hire 500 new "peer recovery" specialists.

Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder are both chronic but treatable conditions. Yet many Americans living with this deadly combination aren’t offered treatment. Imagine going to your doctor with strep ...

The number of New Yorkers prescribed a key medication for opioid use disorder increased 7% during the pandemic as health providers battled against skyrocketing drug overdose deaths, a state report ...

Mercy Hospital Lebanon received the award in Washington D.C. Mercy Hospital Lebanon has earned recognition from Washington ...

Overdose deaths from opioids are falling sharply, down 35.6% in 2024 from the previous year, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health’s latest report.

Taking Action: Opioid Addiction is a streaming special featuring the full collection of Alexis Means’ in-depth reports — a resource for anyone who needs answers, hope, or a place to start. “Realizing ...