The Secretary of Health and Human services, now 72, made a flippant admission last week that he isn’t afraid of germs because he “used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats,” but his use of illegal ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed he still makes the time to attend daily 12-step meetings after beating a heroin addiction 43 years ago.

Speakers who overcame the ravages of drug addiction to achieve a life of sobriety spoke at an annual drug symposium in Canton on Feb. 26.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The latest figures on heroin show the number of first time users in this country has increased by 60 percent over the last decade to 156,000. Addiction experts say once hooked ...

Those with loved ones who are using opiates or heroin have a new risk. Drug dealers across the United States have begun to mix drugs with an extremely powerful and dangerous drug known as Fentanyl.

NEW YORK – As the ranks of heroin users rise, increasing numbers of addicts are looking for help but are failing to find it – because there are no beds in packed facilities, treatment is hugely ...

Angie Casadonte, 46, nearly lost three limbs after infections linked to a 17 year heroin addiction that saw her spend £300 a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jamie Lee Curtis celebrated a personal milestone on February 3: 25 years of sobriety. "25 years clean and sober. One day at a time ...

Gordon Ramsay opened up about his brother’s heroin addiction in his Netflix docuseries, admitting he carries a 'guilt complex ...

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 ...

Rochester Institute of Technology students from the Center for Public Safety Initiatives hope visitors to this year’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival on May 6 will take a minute to ...