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opioid

Opioid-meth addiction complicates treatment

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

Drug overdoses plague Northeast

Public health campaigns should account for regional differences in drug activity and overdoses, researchers say.

Spring-clean your medicine cabinet

Follow these tips for proper storage and disposal to help safeguard your kids.

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.

CDC lists Top 5 causes of death

While heart disease and cancer continue to top the list, deaths from opioid abuse are a growing concern.

Among wealthy nations, U.S. lags in life expectancy

Drug abuse, diabetes, high blood pressure, guns, smoking and alcohol all contribute to America's poor health.

Non-addictive painkiller shows promise

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

Overdose reversal in a nasal spray

Drug marketed as Narcan offers new treatment option for family members or first responders.