An inmate at Westchester County Jail died while in custody Friday of a possible drug overdose, The Post has learned. Dereck Ali, who was locked up on assault and weapons charges out of Yonkers ...

For roughly two decades, the United States has been gripped by an increasingly deadly overdose crisis, largely driven by the opioid fentanyl, that has killed more than 1 million people since 2000.

New figures from the U.S. Centres for Disease Control show a sharp drop in overdose deaths, offering a rare glimmer of hope in the fight to curb the opioid crisis. "I've been studying overdose ...

Help keep our journalism free for all New Yorkers by making a donation today. Drug overdose deaths in New York City decreased in 2023 for the first time in four years, according to data released ...

ATLANTA,GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 21: The exterior of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, September 21, 2023. (Alyssa Pointer for The Washington Post) Federal ...

Content creator LifeandScars reportedly died due to an accidental overdose. Known for his quick-witted commentary and divisive views, his fans have made it known that his presence will be missed.

One of those dealers sold two pills to the victim, and two days later, his father found him deceased of a fentanyl overdose.” According to a sentencing memo filed by Weber and Vosacek ...

It is possible to overdose on Tylenol (acetaminophen). Taking large doses of acetaminophen can lead to liver and kidney damage. In some cases, it can even be fatal. Make sure you never take more than ...

The large study analyzed the health records of 1.3 million people. A new study suggests that GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic, which are used for diabetes management and weight loss, may ...

The mother and grandfather of a 17-month-old Lancaster toddler who died of a fentanyl overdose have been charged with his murder. The grandfather, Jessie Darthard, told sheriff’s deputies that ...

Drug overdose deaths dropped a record amount during the past year, according to provisional data the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reported that 94,758 individuals died ...

A new study suggests that GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic, which are used for diabetes management and weight loss, may help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in people ...