Oxycodone
How I Got Addicted to Fentanyl in My 20s
Max was prescribed synthetic opioids at a time when they were considered safe. Seven years later, he's still dealing with the consequences.
Mexico Shuts Down Pharmacies in Tulum and Cancun for Selling Dangerous Pills to Tourists
A June VICE News investigation in Quintana Roo found numerous counterfeit pills that contained dangerous drugs like fentanyl and meth.
Nothing's Happening to the Officer Who Misidentified Bird Shit as Cocaine in the Arrest of a Young Black Man
The $2 test that the cop administered on the side of a dark road without wearing gloves was horribly wrong.
The Grace, Joys, and Sadnesses of 'Roma'
Plus, some upsetting new information about the way Oxycontin was marketed.
Opioids Are Showing Up in Mussels in the Pacific Northwest
They won't get you high, but they do show just how much oxycodone is being consumed in the area.
This Is Exactly How I Became Addicted to Heroin
"It's not like I was living on the streets and robbing old ladies."
How Weed Is Helping Opioid Users Beat Addiction
A growing body of experts and patients say cannabis should be prescribed before painkillers.
Supervised Injection Sites Are on the Way. Here’s What They Look Like Now
The Canadian government announced Monday that it plans to ease the restrictions on setting up supervised-injection sites imminently. Until then, things don't look good on the ground level.
This Tiny Implant May Disrupt America’s Opioid Addiction Problem
Think of it like a microscopic IV with no physical traces.
Toronto Paid $2 Million for Boners Last Year
An audit has raised questions about "excessive and unusual drug claims" for erection drugs and opioids.
We Asked Addicts and Experts About Australia's Real Epidemic: Prescription Drugs
We're so focused on illegal drugs that we forget about prescriptions, even though the latter kills so many more. With this in mind, we asked addicts and experts how Australia can kick the habit.