Overdose Suspected in Death of Kris Kross Rapper

The mother of rapper Chris Kelly told authorities in Atlanta her son became sick after taking cocaine and heroin on the night before he died, according to a...

Can Tylenol Dissolve Feelings of Dread?

Thinking about death, fearing the unknown and worrying about the future aren't traditionally considered sources of physical pain, but they may be susceptible to...

Addicted to Leather: For ‘Friday Night Lights’ Author Buzz Bissinger, Gucci Is Like Heroin

Acclaimed journalist Buzz Bissinger knew his clothes shopping habit had gotten out of hand. From 2010 to 2012, he figured he'd spent maybe $250,000 on clothing,...

Obstacles Ahead in Burma’s Opium War

Despite recent democratic reforms, questions remain whether Burma's government can rein in its wild hinterland and tackle the burgeoning opium trade.

Study Supports Benefits of Naloxone in Treating Drug Overdoses

Study shows naloxone effective for treating overdose

Controversial Surgery for Addiction Burns Away Brain’s Pleasure Center

Will destroying parts of the brain's pleasure center help addicts to recover?

Bon Jovi’s Daughter Arrested After Alleged Heroin Overdose

Jon Bon Jovi's daughter has been arrested following a suspected heroin overdose at Hamilton College

Lessons from Bon Jovi’s Daughter’s Overdose

The case makes the argument for broader Good Samaritan laws and the wider use of the overdose antidote naloxone.

Hazelden Introduces Antiaddiction Medications into Recovery for First Time

Recovery from opioid addiction will no longer mean complete abstinence from drugs

Preventing Overdose: Obama Administration Drug Czar Calls For Wider Access to Overdose Antidote

Speaking on Wednesday at a North Carolina overdose-prevention program, the Obama administration’s drug czar Gil Kerlikowske called for increased action to...