SAN FRANCISCO — A center for people experiencing methamphetamine-induced psychosis will open in San Francisco to help them get sober in a safe place, the latest...
State Sen. Jim Beall is angry. Four times now, he has introduced legislation to better enforce state and federal “parity” laws, which require equal treatment of...
Those of us who have watched a friend or family member wrestle with addiction or cope with mental illness recognize that certain acts are a cry...
Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld says the community is overwhelmed with chronically homeless people suffering from drug addiction, alcoholism, and mental illness. And he blames laws...
SANTA MONICA — An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honor Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year....
Too many parents can’t spot the signs that their child is using drugs and miss the opportunity to intervene before drug use becomes drug addiction, says...
SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland on Tuesday became the second U.S. city to decriminalize magic mushrooms after a string of speakers testified that psychedelics helped them overcome...
WASHINGTON — E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavorings may be bad for the heart. Longtime...
RICHMOND, Va. — Federal prosecutors say the company that makes a drug meant to curb opioid addiction has been lying for years about the relative safety...
BOSTON — Boston College walk-on Chris Herren Jr. thought he was forgotten when coach Jim Christian handed out holiday presents after practice. Then the coach motioned...
