Zombie drug tranq can lead to necrosis, amputations and death
Xylazine has spread to 36 states as addicts use it to prolong their high.
"I help women overcome opioid addiction while living with their kids"
Jennifer Hancock tells Newsweek about running treatment facilities where mothers live with their children, in this original essay.
The DEA Needs To Do More, Not Less, To Combat Opioid Abuse
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is facing scrutiny about its efforts to reduce the supply of prescription opioids.
MDMA use at start of pandemic rose almost 300 percent in New England town
Researchers also found spikes in fentanyl and amphetamines by examining the town's sewage.
Legalizing weed reduced opioid use in America's cancer patients
"With increasing medical marijuana legalization, marijuana may be substituting for opioids for cancer-related pain," a researcher said.
Bethenny Frankel calls opioids "most dangerous weapon" you can have in home
According to the CDC, "overdose deaths involving opioids increased from an estimated 70,029 in 2020 to 80,816 in 2021."
George Floyd's family considering Kanye West lawsuit, lawyer says
The Grammy-winning hip hop star and designer is in hot water for claiming Floyd died as a result of having an opiate in his blood, a substantiated claim.
Rainbow fentanyl could be poised for Halloween spike after Lego box seizure
Rainbow fentanyl—regular fentanyl dyed with food coloring—is an opioid drug responsible for 80 per cent of all overdose deaths in New York City.
Exclusive - Chinese Ambassador: Sanctions Hurt Fight Against Fentanyl Flow
"China is a well-intentioned and sincere partner ready for international cooperation and for global co-governance on counter-narcotics," Ambassador Qin said.
Kellyanne Conway Mocked for Relating Opioid Deaths to Marijuana: 'Nonsense'
Conway criticized Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman for hanging a marijuana flag amid the opioid crisis in the U.S.
Rainbow Fentanyl: What It Looks Like and What Happens if You Overdose
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is around 50 times more potent than heroin, and 100 times more powerful than morphine.
We Have The Tools to Prevent Opioid Deaths and Improve Health Equity
The pandemic exposed deep inequities that persist in our health care system, and the opioid crisis is no different.
Mom-to-Be Wanting Money From Dead Ex's Family Without Paternity Test Slated
A Reddit user seeking advice explained her brother had died of an overdose before his girlfriend announced she was pregnant and wanted financial help.
Kratom vs. CBD: Key Differences Between the Herbal Drugs Taking Over U.S.
Kratom, an herbal drug that is gaining popularity in the U.S., is similar to CBD in many ways but affects different parts of the brain.
'We Are Dying Out Here': Families Affected by Fentanyl Demand Biden Action
Andrea Thomas, co-founder of the Facing Fentanyl organization, told Newsweek that Biden needs to "alert people to this danger" associated with illicit fentanyl.
Walgreens Helped Fuel San Francisco's Opioid Crisis, Judge Rules
"We never manufactured or marketed opioids, nor did we distribute them to the 'pill mills' and internet pharmacies that fueled this crisis," Walgreens said.
'F*** the Job': Fury As Worker Fired for Lateness After Saving Man's Life
The internet has praised a man for administering life-saving first aid on his way to work—and slammed his employer's decision to let him go.
We Can Do Better Than Drug Consumption Sites
Drug consumption sites are not a panacea, and an inordinate amount of time and money has been spent litigating their utility rather than implementing more effective and cheaper policies.
Special Needs Students Given Fentanyl by School Worker: Police
Police found over 100 suspected fentanyl pills, two handguns, and various types of ammunition at Melissa Harloam-Garrison's on-campus home.
Record Numbers of Americans Are Dying of Overdoses. Where's the Justice?
While the media & the DOJ focus on scandal, reparative justice remains elusive.
On 'National Fentanyl Awareness Day,' DEA Says Drug Poses Deadliest Threat
DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said that fentanyl overdose victims often "didn't know they were taking the deadliest drug our country has ever seen."
The White House's Response to the Fentanyl Crisis Falls Short
When it comes to the fentanyl crisis, J.D. Vance's language may be hyperbolic, but his concerns are devastatingly appropriate.
Don't Downplay the Risks of Rising Teen Marijuana Use
Kids are getting mixed messages. Marijuana use rates have increased––and there's no doubt that legalization has played a part.
We Need an All-of-the-Above Strategy to Fight the Opioid Crisis
The U.S. remains mired in an opioid crisis, with dangerous synthetic opioids such as fentanyl dominating the illicit drug market and driving steep increases in overdose deaths.
The Overdose Epidemic Is Devastating Black Communities
Overdose deaths are now rising the fastest among Black communities, with the overall mortality rate now higher for Black individuals than white ones.
Boy Fatally Overdosed After Cleaning Uncle's Fentanyl Stash—Prosecutors
Troy Nokes, 35, of Blackwood, New Jersey, was charged in connection with his 12-year-old nephew's death.
Fentanyl Released Through Air Vents in Child Detention Center Injures Seven
The remaining juvenile residents have been temporarily moved to an adult facility while the investigation continues.
Sackler Family Name Being Pulled From Yale Despite Large Past Donations
Yale announced it would stop accepting donations from the family last year, and currently has two empty faculty chairs named after the Sacklers.
Sackler Family Called 'Scum' in Rare Meeting With Opioid Victims' Families
Dozens of family members of those who suffered from opioid addictions criticized the Sackler family, which owns Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin.
Sackler Family to Pay $6 Billion For Role in Profiting From Opioid Crisis
However, truth Pharma told Newsweek in a statement that the additional $1 billion in payments was "an insult" due to the Sacklers' vast wealth.