Trump’s Drug Commission Comes Out With 50-Plus Recommendations to Reduce Addiction in America
The question now is whether the White House will implement them.
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Trump Will Declare Opioid Epidemic a Public-Health Emergency
Trump will declare the emergency under the Public Service Health Act.
The CDC Defends Its New Anti-Opioid Ad Campaign
Experts thought the campaign wouldn't work, but the agency says it has its reasons.
We Talked to Five Public-Health Experts About the CDC’s New Anti-Opioid Campaign. They Don’t Think It’s Going to Work.
Getting people to eschew risky painkiller prescriptions isn't as easy as persuading them to buy body wash, researchers warn.
How Kentucky Is Leading the Way in Addiction Care for Pregnant Women
PATHways, an innovative, new program housed at the University of Kentucky, provides both prenatal and addiction care to mothers with substance use disorders. So far, it's having positive results.
Drug Overdoses Are Depressing the Entire Country’s Life Expectancy
The U.S. has gotten better at saving people with heart disease, cancer, and strokes, but early drug overdose, Alziehmer's, and suicide deaths are increasing.
What Do Harvey and Irma Mean for America’s Opioid Emergency?
Trump's commission on addiction recommended last month that he declare opioid overdoses a national emergency. With the U.S. sustaining two major hurricanes in just a few weeks, is that still a good idea?
Viewfinder: A Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Drug Addiction in New York
People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of drug addiction on August 24th, 2017, in the borough of Staten Island in New York City.
Trump Is Declaring Opioid Addiction a National Emergency After All
The announcement comes 10 days after a commission he created strongly recommended the classification.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Plan for the Opioid Epidemic
President Donald Trump spoke for several minutes on Tuesday about drug addiction in America. Pacific Standard annotated his speech.