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San Quentin Death Row Inmate Died From Drug Overdose, Autopsy Reveals
The death of convicted murderer Miguel Magallon marks the third overdose death of a California death row inmate in five months.
Fentanyl Factors Into Overdose Deaths
Individuals who are currently struggling with opioid use disorder should strongly consider addiction treatment, especially for people using ...
Why ADHD Might Raise the Risk of Early Death
Swedish researchers think they have honed in on why people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to die prematurely.
As heroin deaths rise, parents learn to give antidote
A blue nylon bag and 90 minutes of your time could mean the difference between life and death. The bag contains a kit with naloxone, the drug that can stop a heroin overdose. The hour and a half is the time it
How drugs can contribute to an early death
All drugs cause changes in the brain, some in ways that may be long-lasting or even permanent, aid Dr. Scott Krakower.
What is naloxone? Should it be available over the counter?
Naloxone is a medication that can help reduce opioid overdose deaths and save the lives of thousands of people. What are the benefits and should it be available
How Substance Abuse Affects Your Life Expectancy
Drug deaths in America dominates the headlines. But did you know that substance abuse can affect your health in other ways besides fatal overdoses?
Illicit drug users turn to Fitbit, Apple Watch devices to prevent overdoses
Health professionals say that overdose deaths can be tied to heart attacks, strokes, inflammation of the heart muscle, deterioration of the ability of the heart to contract, and aortic ruptures.
Drug addiction is a tragedy. But we could stop so many people dying
We know exactly what works to prevent drug-related deaths – and yet the numbers are still rising, says Karen Tyrell, executive director of the charity Addaction
Three avoidable risk factors contributing to early death
Learn how to manage these conditions for a healthy life.
How to Lower Hospital Readmissions Through Pulmonary Rehab
Chronic lower respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are the third leading disease-related cause of death behind heart disease and cancer.
How Can We Improve Addiction Treatment?
With an estimated 23 million Americans needing help for drug and alcohol abuse, and the number of drug overdose deaths on the rise, addiction treatment is
Massive Stroke Recovery What You Need to Know
A massive stroke refers to any type of stroke that result in death, long-term paralysis, or coma. Knowing options is key to massive stroke recovery.
How to Help Someone Who's Addicted to Drugs
Lamar Odom's experience echoes the worst nightmares of the friends and family of people with drug addictions: a downward spiral, a medical crisis and even the possibility of death. But experts say there are ways that family members and friends can help.
When Detox Turns Deadly
Detoxing from opioids, benzodiazapines, and alcohol can cause serious complications and even death. Learn the facts...
A.D.H.D. Diagnosis Linked to Increased Risk of Dying Young
A Danish study found that individuals with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder had twice the rate of premature death than those without the disorder.
Being Neurotic May Increase Longevity
Having higher levels of the personality trait neuroticism may reduce the risk of death for people who report being in fair or poor health.
Health Beat: Liver detox: Worth it or worthless?
Left unchecked, liver disease can result in cirrhosis, cancer, and even early death. Avoiding excessive alcohol and maintaining a healthy weight and diet are the best solutions, but is there
'Love Never Dies': Finding Peace When You've Lost Someone to Addiction
What if death from addiction wasn’t the end of the story? What if you could tap into the energy of your loved one in spirit and connect with their soul?
How the Brain Gets Addicted to Gambling
Addictive drugs and gambling rewire neural circuits in similar ways
The horrifying way some drug addicts are now getting their fix
“When you have this kind of addiction . . . people will do just about anything to obtain these drugs, and they usually do,” a DEA official said.
