From a single cigarette to life-altering illnesses that damage lungs, guts and lives, survivors recount their painful journeys as Kenya moves to close loopholes on tobacco and vaping; ...

Any teenager across the nation is at risk for opioid drug abuse and addiction. Unbeknownst to many, schools are huge resources for students to learn about opioids, what they do to the body, and ask ...

A local nonprofit says the use of a drug that is sold at many local stores is growing in the community, including when it comes to the homeless population.Krato ...

To support and walk along side Daniels and others on their own recovery journey, the Marvetta & Anthony Grimes Family Center was created. The center, founded by Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana in ...

Scientists say the device can help people with substance use disorders manage stress and lower their risk of relapse.

Expanded use of Sublocade, an injection that suppresses opioid cravings for a month, has in particular made it easier for people to stay in recovery, eliminating the need to obtain a new dose every ...

City and county officials across Mississippi have taken new steps to address addiction with opioid settlement money in the wake of Mississippi Today’s investigation into how these funds have been ...

A former inmate and Tennessee sheriff collaborate on addiction recovery programs. Shawn Baker and Sheriff Tim Eads aim to provide resources inside Dickson County Jail. Their vision includes inmates ...

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care, and for many, it comes with the difficult question of how best to treat it. Traditionally, medications like ibuprofen or even ...

It was at the summit of Julianatop, the highest point in Suriname (in the Amazon), that the tears finally came. I wasn’t expecting it. After everything that had happened, I almost felt broken, ...

President Trump says one part of the answer to homelessness is civil commitment and forced medical care. Some Democrats agree.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio is taking steps to address the ongoing drug overdose crisis by expanding access to drug testing kits. Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order aimed at reducing hurdles that ...