Opiate addiction is a growing concern across the globe, affecting millions of individuals and their families. While many are aware of the dangers associated with illegal drugs, fewer people recognize ...

Nearly all Americans are aware of the U.S. opioid crisis. Overdose deaths increased sixfold between 2003 and 2023, from 12,940 to 79,358. Yearly increases have been especially steep since 2013, when ...

A treatment center in Cape Girardeau is one of only 10 in the nation to be part of an exciting new study.

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

Opiates, including medications such as morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl, are effective in controlling severe pain. They are often prescribed for short periods of time to treat acute pain ...

Imagine if during a deadly public health crisis, 80% of Americans weren't able to get safe, effective medications proven to help people recover. A study published Monday in the JAMA found that's ...

A new WalletHub survey ranked Arkansas second and Missouri fifth nationwide for drug-related problems, citing high opioid ...

An Iowa nursing home where hundreds of narcotic painkillers for residents were secretly replaced with vitamins or ...

South Carolina’s Attorney General, joined by leaders from Upstate service and non-profit organizations, announced on Thursday ...