The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is once again sounding the alarm on kratom, urging the public to stay cautious as concerns continue to

Many people claim kratom boosts energy, improves mood, relieves pain, or helps with opioid withdrawal. But despite its growing popularity, kratom comes with significant safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is taking a bold step to protect Americans from dangerous, illegal opioids by recommending a scheduling action to

There’s a drug war going on in Florida but you may not be aware of it. The results of the latest battle were announced Sept.

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31 each year. This somber day functions as a remembrance of more than 500,000 lives lost and a reminder

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Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Friday passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats