Opioid Crisis
Sackler Family Members Still Aren't Taking Responsibility for the OxyContin Crisis
Members of the family behind Purdue Pharma testified under oath Thursday and took a lashing from furious legislators.
WTF is Wearable Ketamine?
To fight opioid addiction, a biomedical startup is developing a wearable Bluetooth device that administers ketamine like an insulin pump.
Man's Family Left Wondering Why He Was Buried Without Them Being Notified
Hundreds of bodies—mainly the homeless—are labelled "unclaimed" every year in Ontario, with Seth Maclean being just one of 2020’s many victims.
A New Law Should Have Kept Him Out of Jail. Instead, He Was Murdered by His Cellmate
Canada's Good Samaritan Overdose law is supposed to keep drug users safe. But the death of Christopher Van Camp shows how the law could be improved.
COVID-19 Could Make 2020 Canada's Worst Year for Overdoses
Data obtained by VICE News shows at least 2,450 Canadians have died this year, in part because of lockdown measures and an unstable drug supply.
Coronavirus Is Leading to Shortages of Fentanyl And Meth
The pandemic has slowed the production and export of chemicals from China to Mexico, for onward smuggling into the U.S.
Drugs Are Killing More Than Twice as Many People as We Thought
Imprecise medical classifications may be concealing how many people are dying.
Josh Hartnett Tackles the Opioid Crisis in 'Inherit the Viper'
The former teen heartthrob talked to VICE about his place in Hollywood and the devastating reality of America's opioid crisis.
This Year's Must-Have Wellness Accessory? Narcan Dupes
As the opioid crisis continues, the anti-overdose drug manufacturer has agreed to release its patent on Narcan's nasal spray device, allowing other companies to make their own.
Melania Tried to Talk to a Bunch of Teens About the Opioid Crisis, and They Were Not About It
Watch a crowd of teens boo the first lady throughout her speech.
Saving Lives Is Dangerous in the Philippines' Bloody Drug War
As thousands have been killed in President Duterte's drug war, some government officials are learning to treat people who use drugs with empathy.
The Massive Opioid Trial Set to Start Today Just Took a Big Turn
Now there's only one defendant remaining in a test case meant to be the guide for future opioid litigation across the U.S.