Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder are both chronic but treatable conditions. Yet many Americans living with this deadly combination aren’t offered treatment. Imagine going to your doctor with strep ...

Opiate withdrawal is typically associated with flu-like symptoms that can be severe but improve over time. In rare cases, death is possible when withdrawal leads to extreme dehydration, a dangerous ...

SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Since March, the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office has been using a new program to help people affected by opioid addiction. The Opioid Partnership Program is designed for ...

Firefighters will reach out to people who have recently overdosed to offer treatment options and connect them with services.

Substance use disorders continue to affect individuals, families, and communities across the United States. In Indiana ...

New medication-assisted treatment program offers same-day support for opioid withdrawal through a team of peers, pharmacists and behavioral health clinicians DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 ...

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University recently received a $3.5 million state grant to expand programs that treat patients with opiate-use disorder. Along with Cooper University Health Care‘s ...

Undergoing major surgery can be a daunting experience, and managing postoperative pain effectively is crucial for a smooth recovery. Opiates are commonly prescribed to alleviate severe pain following ...

San Luis Obispo County is examining the best way to regulate kratom, a product that can produce opioid-like effects.