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7th person sentenced in scam that targeted drug-addicted N.J. residents

The man was sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in a marketing scheme that paid bribes and kickbacks to recruit people suffering from drug addiction into rehabs around the country. read more

Mexico's chief detective apologizes for 'inadequate' remark about country's fentanyl production

The head of Mexico’s detective service has apologized for calling Mexico "the champion" of fentanyl and meth production this week, according to his office. read more

WWE HOFer Ted DiBiase Gets Candid About Doing Drugs On The Road

WWE legend Ted DiBiase has discussed his experience with drug use and revealed the substances he used, and also revealed how and why he used them. read more

A ‘transformational’ way to treat drug addiction gains momentum at Mass. hospitals

Embedding teams of addiction specialists within hospitals can reduce the severity of substance use, increase participation in treatment, and dramatically reduce hospital readmissions — all of which ... read more

Ex-Scottsbluff police captain who stole drugs for opioid addiction sentenced

Brian Wasson, a former captain with the Scottsbluff Police Department, was sentenced to prison for felony theft of drug evidence. read more

‘The crisis of our generation’: D.A. promotes National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

District Attorney Michael E. McMahon hosted an event promoting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Super Health Pharmacy in Pleasant Plains on Friday, April 26, 2024. (Staten Island Advance / ... read more

More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why aren't more people getting help?

A new study finds little change in the number of people taking a key medicine for opioid addiction even though it’s now easier for doctors to prescribe it ... read more

Wilkes University hosts Pain and Addiction Summit

There are parts of our area that opioids have devastated leaving leaders fighting to stop the deadly drug epidemic. Healthcare professionals are on the frontlines of this battle and are sharing those ... read more

Are Ozempic-Like Drugs a Promising Solution for Addiction Treatment?

It's time to talk about semaglutide, the diabetes drug that's now making waves in addiction treatment. You've probably heard of Ozempic, right? That’s the one. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has ... read more

Stand Up Mississippi fights drug addiction on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a day to safely dispose of unused prescriptions. read more

Canada's British Columbia makes U-turn over hard drugs

Last year, a pilot program was launched in a Canadian province allowing adults to carry up to 2.5 grams of hard drugs for personal use. Soaring drug use in public spaces has raised concerns over ... read more

Off The Beaten Path | One Eastern Ky. Woman’s Mission to Help Recovering Addicts

Four years ago, with the help of a friend, Lisa Burton, Kenna Smith opened the first recovery home in Manchester for Living Clean. read more