Pharmacies grapple financially against opioid crisis
Experts spoke with Newsweek about the variety of factors that sent pharmacies nationwide into debt for participating in the opioid crisis.
Russian soldiers doing drugs "out of boredom"
The Russian soldiers reportedly took marijuana, mephedrone and barbiturates in the trenches.
Teen beats dad to death, assaults mom during drug rage: police
The teenage suspect was "observed unclothed and actively assaulting another individual," later determined to be his father, police said.
Promoting Healthy Living Can't Stop at Cigarettes
It may sound radical, but we need interventions that will help more people live healthy, drug-free lives. That goes far beyond cigarettes.
Jeffrey Epstein victim's mother demands answers after her death
Carolyn Andriano—who testified against Ghislaine Maxwell in court—died in a hotel room and her mother has "begged" police not to close their investigation.
I thought I had PTSD. A shock diagnosis changed everything
It was as if life was playing a cosmic prank, revealing the true nature of my ailment after years of assumption.
America Can Do More To Protect Its Children From Opioid Overdose
As long as there is an opioid epidemic in this country, there will be ample opportunities for children to inadvertently come into contact with these drugs.
I put whiskey in my morning coffee. It was just the start
At 27, I discovered what cocaine can do. I would wake up and snort it on the car ride to work, all day at work, and all evening.
Scientists confirm decriminalizing drugs doesn't increase overdose deaths
"Our analysis suggests that state decriminalization policies do not lead to increases in overdose deaths," study author Corey Davis said.
Woman dies inside McDonald's bathroom
Sheriff's deputies believe the 42-year-old may have lost her life at the Michigan fast-food restaurant as the result of a drug overdose.
Teacher arrested after kids find meth in hair scrunchie: Police
As a result of her arrest, Sarah Jayne Duncan was fired from the school.
Questions raised as child dies after finding fentanyl at Bronx day care
Police said a package containing several thousand dollars worth of fentanyl was found inside the New York City day care.
Scientists discover path to treating pain without addictive opioids
Scientists are rushing to discover alternative pain treatments as the opioids epidemic in the U.S. continues to be deadly.
I had psychedelic therapy for dating—the results were liberating
Could a new form of therapy cure this conflict and lead to a shift within me?
Russia's medicine shortage worsens as sanctions take toll
Over the past year, dozens of types of drugs have disappeared from pharmacies in Russia.
My Autistic Son's Pot Use Changed My Liberal View on Legalization
We've tried to provide guidance and limitations on edibles and vaping, but it's tough to do when the law doesn't care.
Big Pharma Should Cut Ad Spending To Fight Climate Change
If Big Pharma actually cares about the environment, there are plenty of areas they can become more sustainable without risking lives.
Proposed Marijuana Rescheduling Doesn't Follow the Science
DEA has a chance to send a message that our kids' future is more important than this industry's bottom line.
How To Solve U.S. Drug Shortages
There aren't enough qualified manufacturers in the United States to meet the demand for most generic drugs. Until there are, drug shortages will continue to be a risk.
I was drinking a liter of whiskey a day
I am an addict. I can't stop using mind-altering substances when I have them, and when I don't have them, I obsess over them.
I was snorting crystal meth before going to the office
All the anxiety I had, it somehow just went away. I finally felt like I'd found something that would fix me.
We Must Resist Returning to Broken Windows Policing
Broken windows policing is an outdated law enforcement strategy that arose in the 1980s. It's a pointless exercise that keeps none of us safe.
Dog's reaction to eating owner's stash of cannabis has Internet "bawling"
The pet owner flew into a panic after their dog allegedly consumed an astonishing 900 mg of cannabis products.
Ron DeSantis promises "stone cold" death for drug smugglers
DeSantis has made aggressive promises about the U.S.-Mexico border if he is elected president.
San Francisco federal workers told to work remotely over drug-crime fears
Some employees who work in the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building have reportedly been told to work from home due to safety concerns.
I was sober for 10 years—but a psychedelic medicine changed my life
I decided that the journey could actually strengthen my sobriety through a deeper understanding of myself.
Netflix's 'Painkiller' wants to make you angry
OxyContin claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans, but the story may be more complicated than we think.
Cats to be given human COVID-19 drugs after outbreak leaves thousands dead
Around 10,000 cats are thought to have died after a strain of feline coronavirus spread around the island of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean.
Joe Rogan's most heated celebrity arguments on his podcast
The comedian has had a number of spirited discussions with guests on "The Joe Rogan Experience" over the years.
Fentanyl's Bad Enough. Unless Congress Acts, Drug Crisis Could Get Worse
Cartels, gangs, and mobs are flooding our streets with poison. Hundreds of thousands of people are dying as a result.