Opioid breakthrough as new drug supercharges overdose-reversing Medicine
"We hope this molecule may serve in the future as additional tools in the fight against opioid overdose deaths," the researchers told Newsweek.
Musk's 'blurred boundaries', Revenge porn ban: Today's front pages
Today's front pages include a report on Elon Musk's alleged boundary-blurring relationships with women at SpaceX and the unstoppable Boston Celtics.
To Address the Opioid Crisis, Pharma Should Learn From the Auto Industry
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released its yearly examination of deaths attributed to drug overdose.
Prince Harry's cousin loses ex in Miami overdose
Paolo Liuzzo—who previously dated Princess Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew—was found dead in a hotel room.
Congress Has a Duty To Modernize Opioid Treatment
Congress cannot afford to remain idle on this issue.
Zombie drug rumored to contain human bones killing a dozen every week
The new drug, kush, "contains a mixture of chemicals including tramadol, cannabis, fentanyl and sometimes formaldehyde," expert Ian Hamilton told Newsweek.
A 2024 Wish List: Sanity at Home and Stability Abroad
Let's hope things don't get much worse in 2024.
Congress Still Has Time To Save Lives From Drug Overdose
Let's reauthorize these life-saving programs and give Americans the support they need to survive.
The U.S. Worked Tirelessly to Fight AIDS and COVID. Why Not Fentanyl?
Given this crisis' devastation—especially in our youth and young adult populations—our drug problem deserves much more attention than it is getting.
I thought my husband was clean. How it ended broke my heart
Maybe he was too exhausted to fight with himself.
Scientists confirm decriminalizing drugs doesn't increase overdose deaths
"Our analysis suggests that state decriminalization policies do not lead to increases in overdose deaths," study author Corey Davis said.
Dad keeps baby girl in hotel with mom's dead body and drugs: Police
Troy Mahaffey, 32, reportedly laughed when he told the police his child's mother was "passed out" when she was, in fact, dead.
Toddler dies from drug overdose, man arrested on homicide charge: Police
Roderick Begay, 37, was charged with homicide after a toddler was found with narcotics in his body.
Cory Monteith's friend still finds his death "confusing" 10 years later
A decade after Cory Monteith died, his former roommate Justin Neill spoke to Newsweek about the "Glee" star.
DOJ announces major fentanyl arrest of Chinese nationals
Three China-based chemical companies and eight Chinese nationals were charged with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl.
"I've been a nurse for 30 Years. Opioids saved my patients' lives"
I never thought I'd see the day when we would deny people pain relief and they'd resort to suicide.
Fentanyl overdose deaths more than tripled over past few years
A CDC report has found that between 2016 and 2021 deaths from fentanyl-related overdoses rose from 5.7 deaths per 100,000 people to 21.6.
"Our Tommy died of an opioid overdose. We can't lose another generation"
Losing her son to addiction turned this mother into an advocate for people with substance abuse disorders.
We Need to Rethink Who Delivers Drug Prevention Programs
Rather than police, teachers or mental health professionals should deliver drug prevention programs.
Cops hunting source of "tainted" drug batch behind at least 2 deaths
Police said there have been at least seven overdoses, including two deaths, in east Texas.
DEA issues dire warning on fentanyl mixed with flesh-eating tranquilizer
Xylazine, which has also been called the "zombie" drug, has been observed mixed in with fentanyl supplies in 48 states.
Decomposing body found in car scheduled to be scrapped: Police
Police said the body was found in an advanced state of decomposition behind a shopping center.
Zombie drug tranq can lead to necrosis, amputations and death
Xylazine has spread to 36 states as addicts use it to prolong their high.
Man dismembered, put in barrel after being forced to do fentanyl—Police
Police have said a Las Vegas man forced another man to either overdose on fentanyl or be killed.
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.
Mom allegedly took selfies and drugs while toddler was drowning in pond
Marlena Murray, 29, was indicted on a charge of criminally negligent homicide following the death of her son. She has yet to appear in court.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says you can get fentanyl poisoning from car doors
Medical professor Kelly E. Dunn told Newsweek there is "no empirical or clinical evidence" to show that touching fentanyl could lead to poisoning.
Who was Danielle Maltby's fiancé? Tragic story of 'Bachelor' star
"The Bachelor" fans may remember that during her time on the original series in 2017, Danielle Maltby opened up about the tragic loss of her fiancé.
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.