Most hospitals already offer naloxone to anyone treated for an opioid overdose, but two hospitals are investigating whether ...

The drug, known as “purple fentanyl,” has been seized in Midwest states, such as Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and ...

Starting in June 2026, police will be able to cite drivers who violate the law with a $50 fine plus court costs. If a ...

In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...

Saturday marks the fifth annual International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. Since 2020, this event has encouraged education and awareness about how people and organizations work to prevent, prepare ...

Clark County Health Officer Dr. Eric Yazel says exchanges prevent people from sharing needles and spreading disease, ...

DPS and Gov. Abbott push One Pill Kills amid rise in fentanyl deaths, plus an interactive map to find free NARCAN.

A man found dead in the Stark County Jail last spring died from natural causes, the Stark County Coroner’s Office said. His ...

Below, STAT previews the three key questions that could define a potentially busy year in the worlds of substance use and ...

The collection of top images published in 2025 offers a layered portrait of the nation ...

Gabapentin has soared in popularity as an alternative to opioids, but research is finding that it isn’t as safe or effective as doctors have long thought.

Here’s what’s on the CBC Health Unit’s watch list for 2026: New approaches to connecting people with family doctors, ...