Addicted America

Fewer overdose deaths reported last year, preliminary CDC data reveals

After fentanyl kills daughter, police officer shares heartbreaking story to save lives

DEA calls fentanyl a 'crisis,' a grieving Leesburg mother sounds the alarm

Former Marine discovers pain relief without pills

Father devotes his life to continuing his son's legacy

Fake prescription drugs are causing increased overdoses nationwide

Iowa's youth tobacco prevention program pushes through COVID-19 hardships

Addiction and mental illness provide tough challenges for communities

Addicted America: Maintenance treatments 'widely underutilized' for drug recovery in U.S.

Adverse childhood experiences can contribute to drug use, expert says

Statewide campaign to reduce substance use stigma reaches 1 million Iowans in Linn Co.

A first-in-the-nation drug disposal program battles opioid epidemic in Iowa

Record year of overdose deaths has addiction specialists asking everyone to intervene

Many of those lost to meth have never used the drug

Overcoming an opioid addiction is a journey, MU doctor says

Linn County's Drug Treatment Court utilizes medication to fight opioid addictions

America's relationship with opioids goes back hundreds of years

Knockin' Doorz Down podcast seeks to end stigma of mental health and addiction

"We don't know how safe these products are", officials warn teens about dangers of vaping

Prevention outreach works to slow down opioid epidemic in Iowa

Kirksville feels the deadly effects of the spread of the fentanyl epidemic

EMS officials say Narcan is life saving, 'if you overdose, you have minutes' to administer

Virtual treatment sees increase as more Iowans die from opioid overdoses

'Addiction is a terrible disease', paramedic says

Wapello County Family Court fights to overcome isolation among former addicted parents

Addicted America: Biden's plan to tackle the opioid crisis after COVID derailed progress

Substance abuse treatment services for children impacted by pandemic

Newly confirmed surgeon general to focus on COVID, opioids

MU Health Psychology department chair: training necessary part of combating opioid crisis

Holding her babies closer than ever: Mom of five shares journey to being drug-free