Trump declares opioids a U.S. public health emergency
U.S. President Donald Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, topping short of a national emergency declaration he promised months ago.
Fri Oct 27 2017
Numerous opioids found in Prince home, but no clue on source of fentanyl
Police found numerous opioids scattered around Prince's home but appear not to have identified where or who supplied the dose of fentanyl that caused his death.
Tue Apr 18 2017
New painkiller could replace morphine: Study
There is now a synthetic drug that appears to neutralise pain as effectively as morphine but without the side-effects.
Thu Aug 18 2016