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drug addiction

Patient Story

‘There was so much help available’

After her daughter's birth, Kendra Moffett partnered with the Maternal Infant Health Program to help her shape a new life for her family.

Stronger in 2021

Take steps now to give up smoking and other harmful habits.

Patient Story

‘You are daddy’s favorite thing’

Little Madison Mick provides a shining example to her father on how to persevere.

Opioid-meth addiction complicates treatment

People who use both drugs may find it especially difficult to break free.

Report: America’s health outlook worsens

Deaths from drug abuse and suicide—particularly among young people—are fueling a bleak life expectancy forecast.

2 of 3 U.S. patients keep unused painkillers after surgery

Saving leftover pills, and not storing them correctly, could lead to opioid misuse or abuse.

Non-addictive painkiller shows promise

Preliminary research on animals shows potential, but human studies have yet to be done.

Prince’s painkiller spotlights danger of synthetic drugs

Opioid fentanyl and related street drugs highly lethal, addictive.