A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Journavx (suzetrigine), made by Vertex, is ...

Kennedy wants to create "wellness drug rehabilitation farms." But the U.S. tried it before, and it didn't work.

FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES. WELL, IT IS NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK AND CURRY COUNTY IS STEPPING UP BY GIVING OUT FREE KITS TO HELP THOSE COMBATING ADDICTION. THE GOAL IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH RESOURCES AND ...

A harm reduction vending machine in Asbury Park provides free supplies like syringes and Narcan to drug users. The machine aims to prevent overdoses and reduce the spread of diseases like HIV and ...

Nick Padlo’s addiction to alcohol and drugs didn’t happen overnight. “I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety,” says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in ...

For Minnesotans suffering from chemical addiction, there are barriers to treatment. "From wanting help to getting help, there is a huge gap in between," said Neal Schmidt, a licensed drug and alcohol ...

Addiction has causes that are neurobiological, psychological and structural. Treating these drivers is as important as managing the initial withdrawal. Medically managed withdrawal does not restore ...