Illinois doctors have more discretion for giving their patients with chronic pain opioids, thanks to a new law. Governor J.B.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of a former Birmingham nurse Tuesday. Dozier Blanks, 39, pled guilty to the theft of opioid tablets from the nursing home where he was ...

The NBA showcases incredible talent and athleticism.  But it also reveals the destructive power of substance dependence. ...

Nearly 7 in 10 American marijuana consumers say they plan to spend either more on cannabis or about the same amount in 2025 ...

By sticking to the structure that we set up, I think we have the most potential to save lives,” one board member said.

ST. PAUL — Patients enrolled in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program are finding a noticeable change in pain relief within four months of receiving medical cannabis, according to a new study conducted ...

Capital Area Human Services highlights the dangers of using opioids for sports injuries, advocating for safer recovery ...

The Randolph County Commission unanimously approved a funding request from the Whitmer Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $58,850 during its most recent meeting. Whitmer Fire Department ...

A state lawmaker representing Greater Williamsport will be helping to fight against opioid misuse and addiction. State Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport, representing Lycoming County and two ...

There’s no denying that the United States has an opioid crisis. Unregulated, deadly drugs have found their way into our urban centers, our suburbs, and even our rural main streets. Every year, these ...

North Star Child Advocacy has announced its selection as a recipient of the West Virginia First Foundation’s inaugural ...

After reading a recent Sun-Times investigation on opioid deaths among a generation of Black men, columnist Alden Loury ...