The opioid crisis has resulted in over 700,000 overdose deaths since its beginning, and in response, pharmaceutical companies ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has criminalized nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that can be even stronger than fentanyl, as overdose deaths in the state mount. Nitazenes are temporarily ...

More good news in the battle against opioid addiction. Scientists have reopened research into a class of opioids that were ...

Findings from postmarketing studies showed long-term opioid use was associated with serious risks including misuse, addiction, and overdose. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring ...

Nitazenes, a potent opioid, found in wastewater at 26 MO schools, 4 in KC area. Findings align with overdose data, state says ...

Stateline reports opioid overdose deaths have declined nearly 50% since 2023, driven by weaker fentanyl and increased ...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Coalition is working to reduce the number of overdose deaths by holding online classes. The Dangerous Drugs Task Force says there have been 230 ...

Most St. Louis adults are unaware of potent synthetic opioids detected in school wastewater, but an iHeard poll finds strong ...

Is there a safe opioid? Scientists discovered DFNZ, a high-potency nitazene that relieves pain without the risk of overdose ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sharing tips for preventing and recognizing opioid overdoses ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day. In recognition ...

Fifteen Luzerne County municipalities that joined a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers have received settlement funds so ...

On Tuesday morning, state officials from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection joined officials from the ...