Nation Jul 23 Doctor pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry ketamine weeks before actor’s death By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Health Apr 24 Recounting heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, RFK Jr. urges focus on prevention and community Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called addiction “a source of misery, but also a symptom of misery." In a speech that mentioned God more than 20 times, he pointed to his own experience feeling as though he had been… By Travis Loller, Associated Press
Politics Mar 14 Senate approves bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers The Senate on Friday passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek to show they can act to rein in distribution of the deadly drug. By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Health Jan 12 Watch 6:46 As recovering addicts age, many struggle to get care for long-term health issues The graying of America is being reflected in the nation’s drug crisis. Even as overdose deaths drop, millions of aging former drug users are living with long-term health challenges exacerbated by their previous substance use. We hear from a number… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
Nation Dec 19 Watch 6:41 Leading researcher explains how viewing addiction as a brain disorder improves treatments This week, we are reporting on some promising treatments for two of the deadliest drugs in America: opioids and alcohol. William Brangham sat down with one of the nation’s leading researchers who is studying America’s addictions and how we can… By William Brangham, Mike Fritz
Dec 18 Watch 10:21 Why a promising treatment for alcohol abuse is barely used By William Brangham, Mike Fritz In our ongoing look at treating substance abuse in America, we turn to the most commonly used drug, and one of the deadliest: alcohol. Drinking kills more Americans every year than opioids or any other illegal drug. But promising treatments… Continue watching
Dec 17 Watch 10:21 Opioid crisis renews focus on expanding access to methadone treatment By William Brangham, Mike Fritz While the numbers are finally starting to decline, more than 74,000 Americans are still dying every year from opioid overdoses. Despite that, very few people who are struggling with addiction get treatment. William Brangham looks at the renewed focus on… Continue watching
Aug 30 One of two doctors charged over Matthew Perry’s death appears in court after making plea deal By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press A San Diego doctor charged as part of the investigation of the overdose death of Matthew Perry made his first appearance in a federal court on Friday after reaching a deal to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors. Continue reading
Aug 15 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s death By Andrew Dalton, Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press Perry died in October due to a ketamine overdose and received several injections of the drug on the day he died from his live-in personal assistant. Continue reading
Jun 11 Biden offers love and pride for his son’s addiction recovery after guilty verdict By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Biden, in a written statement, expressed pride at “the man” Hunter has become and at his strength in overcoming addiction. Continue reading