Migos' Offset said he stopped taking codeine after realizing that he was unintentionally "influencing" his teenage son Jordan try sizzurp, a soda concoction made with the opioid.

The NHS advises avoiding opiate painkillers during pregnancy. Pharmacist Deborah explained: ‘Opiate painkillers, when used regularly during pregnancy, can cause dependence in the developing baby with ...

Family members want to know how Elizabeth Calaty, a mother who struggled with drug addiction, could die in the detox unit of an Erie County jail after only a day in custody.

The White Lotus' Jason Isaacs reflected on his nearly 30-year sobriety journey with a motivational message to anyone else who may be considering making the life change.

Decades of slow-moving research, along with broader failures of the healthcare system, have left millions of people in daily pain. Doctors fear that’s bound to continue.

Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Taking that first step toward recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a big deal, and it’s a good way to get on the path to reclaiming your life.  If ...

A new WSU study found that by targeting a certain part of the brain, scientists were able to lessen debilitating withdrawal symptoms.

For Stapleton, it meant surfacing from years of silent trauma. For Franciotti, it meant surviving long enough to build a new life. Neither of them calls it a miracle. Both call it a lifeline. For ...