Opioid addiction cannot be described as solely a bad habit. It quickly forms into a chronic brain disorder that requires a ...

Crave” – the one word that sums up our inner desires. The mental desperation in our minds, that itch to grasp hold of ...

Why does trauma turn some to opioids and some to art? Trauma leaves deep marks not only on the mind but also on the body, ...

Just as a compass always points north, accusatory fingers always find a point source of blame. From witches to martyrs to ...

Many individuals struggling with addiction have been advised to start a withdrawal process to prevent the risks of overdose, ...

Opioids are classified as drugs that are commonly used in medicine as pain relievers. These drugs interact with certain brain ...

The misuse of substances is not a very widely discussed topic in the Alameda County area, likely due to the low percentage of ...

Most Americans with a clean slate would claim that they have never taken opioids in their life. But that assumption, many ...

Across the United States, tens of thousands of overdose survivors are brought back to life by naloxone. But what comes back ...

The opioid crisis has touched countless lives across the nation, and Alameda County is no exception. While the challenges are ...

Closing weekend has arrived at the Alameda County Fair, the final opportunity to ride that ride, play that game, sample that ...

This story was originally published . Sign up for their newsletters. The Democratic Party’s eight months of internal debate, recriminations and soul searching that followed Donald Trump’s win and ...