Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CREOKS McAlester continues to provide community education for residents as part of their Opioid Abatement program. During a ...

The U.S. recorded 107,941 drug overdose deaths in 2022, according to a new federal report — a total that marks an all-time record but also shows signs that the country’s overdose rate may finally be ...

NOT STIGMA is the theme of this year's overdose awareness day. Kitchener couple Jessica and Nick Fraser echo that sentiment. Their son S ...

The surge in injectable weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy has coincided with a troubling uptick of GLP-1 overdoses. While many cases have been mild, poison control centers have seen a ...

The opioid epidemic is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and it is increasingly impacting children and teenagers. Naloxone can reverse the effects of opioid overdose and ...

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a serious condition. People with OUD may have several distinct types of symptoms that can affect behavior, physical health, and mental health. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is ...

Students may wonder how to best respond if they find someone who appears unconscious due to drug or alcohol use. The Chronicle compiled University guidance on recommended steps to ensure the safety of ...

Two Vacaville police officers were taken to an area hospital on Tuesday after they showed signs of a possible fentanyl overdose, according to the police department. Just after 5 p.m., the two officers ...

Opioid overdoses are a recurring problem in the country and in Texas. In Austin, nine people died in what officials termed the city's deadliest overdose outbreak in nearly a decade. Austin-Travis ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a third over-the-counter version of naloxone nasal spray Tuesday, in a move the agency said could save lives and reduce costs. The agency approved ...

With its emphasis on opioid overdose prevention, the first guideline for primary care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics on prescribing opioids for acute pain in children and ...

First responders in Dane County reported at least seven overdoses involving opioids June 29 and 30. No spike has been seen in Milwaukee County yet.