It’s being called an epidemic with tragic consequences. An alarming number of teens and young adults in the Puget Sound area are going from prescription pain killers to heroin as their drug of choice.

Heroin's tracks in Washtenaw County confirm what police and medical experts warn is now a serious problem: There's been an 80 percent increase in heroin-related arrests and a 375 percent increase in ...

“One of the things law enforcement runs into is when a person has a severe drug problem … it’s very difficult to find bed space for people to get that treatment,” Beaver said. “These people need help ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a personal story of his own heroin addiction, spiritual awakening and recovery at a conference on drug addiction Thursday and ...

I'm sure we are all aware of the problem that our society faces because of drug addiction. In New England, and specifically in Maine, addiction to prescription medications is a major problem. If you ...

A popular product on gas station and convenience store shelves could be going away this year. Despite strong pushback, 7-OH ...

NORTH BEND — A town hall meeting about the heroin epidemic in Coos County will take place 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at The Mill Casino-Hotel, 3201 Tremont Ave. There will be discussion about ...

LAPORTE | Educating particularly young people on where to go for help with addictions is among the ways LaPorte officials are moving forward to help curb a heroin problem. That was on a list of ...

How can you tell if you or a loved one has a drug or alcohol problem? Short of consulting a health care provider or drug rehab center, there are lists of warning signs and quizzes you can take online, ...