Annual overdose deaths doubled in the United States between 2015 and 2021, according to a new government report.

A new study finds people who had COVID-19 may be at increased risk of developing opioid use disorders and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Up to 2.6 million U.S. adults are prescribed a potentially dangerous mix of opioid painkillers and sedatives, a new study estimates.

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