Drug and Substance Abuse

Opinion 3 days ago

DR. MARC SIEGEL: Why Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1s could be a magic shot against alcohol abuse

The COVID pandemic set in motion trends with alcohol use that have persisted. Disruptions in work, school and lifestyle have been linked to increased alcohol consumption.

Health 4 days ago

Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why diabetes and weight loss drugs work better than alcohol medications.

Stop Smoking 5 days ago

Some online vape sellers don't comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds

A UC San Diego study found that online e-cigarette retailers are not sticking to regulations on shipping and flavor restrictions. Researchers and experts discuss the concerning findings.

PTSD November 10

US Army veteran starts successful barbecue business despite health challenges: ‘Very proud’

Bronze Star recipient and Army veteran Steven Rossler followed his dream of opening a barbecue business with his family, after overcoming the health challenges of being a combat veteran.

Media November 2

Burlington business owner says public safety issues are turning customers away: ‘The worst we’ve seen it’

The owner of a sporting goods store in Burlington, Vermont, told Fox News Digital that the homeless and drug addiction crisis in the city has been driving away his customers.

Media October 25

Burlington leadership call for more officers, new programs after city defunded police: ‘That was a mistake’

Community leaders in Burlington, Vermont say that defunding the police was a "mistake" as they deal with a significant spike in homelessness, drug addiction, and crime.

VIDEO October 24

Push to legalize recreational weed is a train that is ‘out of the station,’ Dr. Siegel says

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel flags several problem associated with legalizing recreational marijuana on ‘America Reports.’

Media October 23

Homeless in Vermont city send chilling warning about what housing/drug crisis will do to city: 'Like San Fran'

Homeless living in Burlington, Vermont, told Fox News Digital that the city's homeless problem will become as bad as it is in San Francisco and Los Angeles if the city doesn't do more.

Germany October 22

Police bust restaurant serving ‘best-selling’ pizza with side of cocaine

German police have raided a Düsseldorf pizzeria for allegedly serving pies with a side of cocaine. The restaurant's 36-year-old manager was arrested.

Drug and Substance Abuse October 22

What is pink cocaine? Dangerous drug cocktail reportedly linked to Liam Payne, others is revealed

One Direction's Liam Payne reportedly had drugs in his system at the time of death, including what could be pink cocaine. Substance and addiction experts discussed the drug's ingredients and risks.