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Michelle Wu: Walsh Administration Is 'Failing So Many People' In Response To Opioid Epidemic
The newly minted mayoral candidate says the city needs to respond to the troubled area more comprehensively. -
Doctors And Dentists Still Flooding U.S. With Opioid Prescriptions
Forty Americans die every day from overdoses linked to prescription opioids, but researchers say many doctors and dentists still have a "prescribe and forget" attitude toward the medications. -
Tom Jennings: FRONTLINE Documentary Follows Rise And Fall Of Opioid Pharma Company
The documentary looks into John Kapoor, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur whose actions are said to have fueled the opioid crisis. -
Nearly 6 Percent Decrease In Opioid-Related Mass. Overdose Deaths In Q1 Of 2020 Compared To Q1 Of 2019
The presence of fentanyl in overdoses continues to rise as death rate remains stable. -
For Opioid Users, Pandemic Means New Dangers, But Also New Treatment Options
Relaxed regulations in response to the pandemic means more access to addiction treatment medications. But recovery programs are accepting fewer people, and the danger of overdose remains high. -
Changes In Opioid Supply Create New Risks As Stay-At-Home Rules Ease
The disruption in the illegal opioid trade had varying impacts around the country. As stay-at-home orders lift, that creates different risks of overdose that public health is trying to manage. -
Homeless People With Substance Use Disorders Face Challenges With Access To Telemedicine During Pandemic
Dr. Joe Wright with Boston Health Care for the Homeless says his program is trying to increase patients' access to phones and video sessions now that in-person treatment is on hold. -
Coronavirus Crisis Spurs Access To Online Treatment For Opioid Addiction
The federal government has waived a law that required an in-person doctor's visit before patients could be prescribed drugs that quell withdrawal symptoms. That's a boon for patients, counselors say. -
They Fell In Love Helping Drug Users. But Fear Kept Him From Helping Himself
Sarah and Andy were in love and also advocates, determined to keep drug users from dying. But when his own addiction reemerged, Andy's fear of returning to prison kept him from the best treatment. -
Police Offering Drug Recovery Help: 'We Can't Arrest Our Way Out Of This Problem'
Police departments are toning down the law enforcement, and offering drug users recovery help instead. But convincing drug users to accept the help is not easy.
