Addiction

Health April 8

JD Vance celebrates mother's major health milestone: ‘I am so proud of you’

Vice President JD Vance has spoken and written about his mother's addiction struggles. On Monday, he led a White House celebration of her 10 years of sobriety.

Crime March 29

Democrat mayor arrested for DUI seen on bodycam demanding officers call police chief

Police found an open container of alcohol in Lumberton Township, NJ Mayor Gina LaPlaca's car while arresting her for DUI, body camera footage shows.

Health March 2

Drinking alcohol can lead to other substance use, addiction experts warn

Alcoholic beverages could be a “gateway drug" leading to more harmful substances, addiction experts warn. Here's why they could present this risk.

Health March 1

‘I vaped for one year and almost died'

Petrea Mckeithen, 26, only vaped for one year when she nearly died due to both lungs collapsing. She shared the traumatic ordeal in an interview with Fox News Digital.

Health February 27

Ditching alcohol and going ‘California sober’ — here’s what you need to know

Amid warnings of cancer's negative health effects, more people are turning to a trend known as "California sober." Health experts discuss the potential risks.

VIDEO February 19

Cure Addiction Now organization working toward vaccine to end opioid cravings

Cure Addiction Now co-founder Nancy Davis, who lost her son Jason to addiction, joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss how she is working to make her son's legacy a life-saver for other Americans battling addiction.

Health February 2

FDA approves opioid-free pain medication with 'no sign of addiction'

A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the FDA on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Doctors share what patients should know about the drug.

Addiction January 26

RFK Jr.'s plan to combat addiction: 'wellness farms'

While Kennedy was still running for president, before he dropped out to join President Trump's team, the HHS Secretary nominee campaigned on implementing "an extensive plan" to treat addiction.

Health January 9

6 tips to reduce alcohol use and cancer risk after surgeon general's warning

As cancer has been linked to alcohol use, per the surgeon general's new advisory, addiction experts offer helpful tips to cut back on drinking in a safe, healthy way.

Health January 2

'I'm a psychologist — here's how to finally break your bad habits’

Dr. Adi Jaffe, a California-based psychologist, knows firsthand the dangers of unhealthy habits, as he struggled with drug addiction himself. He shares some of his tips on stopping harmful behaviors.

VIDEO January 1

Psychologist shares tips on finally kicking unhealthy habits

Adi Jaffe, PhD, overcame his own struggles with addiction — and now he is helping other people ditch their harmful behaviors and replace them with healthier ones.

VIDEO December 17

Seattle's 'street disaster' is caused by mental illness, drug addiction, says journalist

Discovery Institute senior fellow Jonathan Choe discusses the 'root causes' and says the city is 'refusing' to intervene on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Health December 10

CDC warns of deadly drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, overdoses spike in past year

Fentanyl has made headlines for driving overdose deaths, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of the rise of an even deadlier drug. An addiction specialist weighs in.

Opinion November 28

Caregivers like JD Vance can hold families and even nations together

November is National Caregiver Awareness Month and a great time to heal ourselves and our nation. VP-elect JD Vance is a role model for how he overcame his mother's substance issues.

Health November 17

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.

VIDEO November 1

Two moms who lost children to fentanyl agree crisis must be priority of next administration

Dita Bhargava and Dawn Allen are supporting different candidates in the presidential race but their personal tragic stories unite them in the need to battle the fentanyl crisis.

Music October 17

Eddie Van Halen took 1,000 steroid pills before death, ‘If two’s good, 20's better’: brother

Eddie Van Halen once took an entire bottle of steroid pills he received from a doctor after brain surgery to remove a tumor, his brother says.

OPINION October 16

To end opioid crisis we need common sense solutions not ‘harm reduction’

Opioids and particularly fentanyl continue to devastate America and take over 80,000 lives each year. The government solution of 'harm reduction' doesn't work. We need a new strategy.

SLEEP DISORDERS September 12

Lack of sleep poses concerning risk for kids, study finds: 'Crucial role'

New research from Penn State University revealed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked to future substance use. Study co-author David A. Reichenberger and sleep expert Wendy Troxel discuss.

College Football August 29

Johnny Manziel enters media industry 10 years after addiction and NFL downfall: what he learned

Former quarterback Johnny Manziel announced some new media ventures this week and opened up about how his past issues with addiction have shaped his mindset.

Cleveland Browns August 28

Johnny Manziel on how addiction issues got worse after Browns drafted him: 'I learned what depression was'

Johnny Manziel opened up about his battle with addiction and depression in a Q&A with students and recovering addicts at the University of Alabama Monday.

ENTERTAINMENT July 20

John Stamos says his therapist helped save his life during sobriety journey: 'Probably wouldn't be here'

John Stamos credited his celebrity therapist, Phil Stutz, with not only saving his life, but helping him maintain his sobriety during his battle with alcohol addiction.

HEALTH July 3

Severe health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes, especially for youth, say experts

Uncover the truth about the health risks of vaping, which includes aerosol from an e-cigarette, a trend that's gaining popularity among teenagers and young adults.

VIDEO June 27

Family Summit on Fentanyl gathers ahead of presidential debate

Fox News’ Bryan Llenas reports on the mourning families’ messages for Biden and Trump at the DEA’s Family Summits on Fentanyl.

Drug and Substance Abuse June 14

Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,' expert says

There were more than 107,500 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. last year, caused mainly by synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, newly released figures from the CDC reveal.

VIDEO June 13

Addiction expert calls for different approaches to reduce overdose deaths

Addiction expert Joe Schrank is calling on the federal government to radically change its drug policies to reduce high overdose deaths.

US May 29

FDA warns that nicotine-like chemicals in vapes may be more potent than nicotine

Nicotine alternatives are being introduced in vapes in the U.S. and abroad. These synthetic substances might be more potent and addictive than traditional nicotine.

Health May 22

Daily marijuana use surpasses alcohol in the US for the first time, data shows

Survey data reveals that in 2022, millions of Americans reported daily or near-daily marijuana use, surpassing those who reported daily alcohol consumption.

HEALTH May 16

Young vaper who required double lung transplant shares warnings as e-cigarette sales rise

Jackson Allard’s parainfluenza escalated to pneumonia, then acute respiratory stress syndrome. After 70 days on life support, the North Dakota man received a double lung transplant.

Health May 15

CDC data shows decrease in fatal overdoses across the US, but experts remain cautious

The CDC has reported a decrease in fatal overdoses in the U.S. last year, marking the second annual decline since the onset of the national drug death epidemic.