Opinion: Maryland and Gov. Wes Moore are removing barriers to care for addiction treatment, writes Robert Melvin.

But there's a long way to go in moving people indoors and restoring a sense of order and public safety. The many needs ...

Many patients believe antidepressants are addictive because withdrawal can be difficult. Addiction experts distinguish the ...

A bill proposed by Michigan Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) to create a prison diversion program for those suspected of ...

Scientists across multiple disciplines are sounding the alarm after the White House proposed taking greater control over how ...

Public health workers say new restrictions on drug-checking supplies come as street drugs become more contaminated and unpredictable.

Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that U.S. overdose death rates declined dramatically ...

When you feel powerless against a craving or addiction, mindful observation is an effective tool to stop the urge in its ...

New evidence links vaping to cancer risk as experts weigh nicotine, teen use, and whether e-cigarettes help people quit ...

Mako Nishimura fought her way into the Japanese underworld, but drug addiction and the slow demise of organised crime gangs almost destroyed her ...

About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year, according to preliminary government data. It was the third straight annual drop, making it the longest ...