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Even Small Amounts of Alcohol Can Cause Cancer, Surgeon General Says
On Jan. 3, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a sobering report about the cancer risks linked to something that most Americans enjoy frequently: an alcoholic
CDC warns of deadly drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl
Fentanyl has made headlines for driving overdose deaths, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning of the rise of an even
Navigating Addiction in the Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, people across the globe are preparing for family gatherings and holiday parties with both excitement and anxiety. For families
Drinking increases during the holidays?
Drinking increases during the holidays. Here’s how the extra booze affects your health, according to a doctor. Americans drink double their typical amount of alcohol
Kratom: Unsafe and ineffective
Users swear by kratom for lifting mood and boosting energy, but there are many safety issues and questions about whether kratom works. If you read
FDA and Kratom
Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) that is native to Southeast Asia. Products prepared from kratom leaves are available in the U.S. through sales
34-year-old dad who took kratom collapsed at work and died
A 34-year-old Colorado man collapsed at work near his truck after he consumed a kratom product he had been taking for chronic pain, according to
The Growing Toll of America’s Booming Kratom Industry
American use of the Southeast Asian plant kratom has grown dramatically in recent years, spurring both a lucrative industry and national lobbying effort while worrying
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day Toolkit
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™, established in 2022, is a day of coordinated response from organizations and those impacted by fentanyl overdose to raise
Matthew Perry death: Arrests made in ketamine-related overdose
Multiple arrests have been made in connection with the death of beloved “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, Eyewitness News has learned. The arrests were made in
What to Expect from Kratom Withdrawal
Kratom is often seen by people as an alternative to opioids because it acts on the brain the same way when taken in higher doses.