Early one morning in 1999, federal agents descended on tiny Chimayó, New Mexico as part of a nationwide heroin crackdown. Locals say it broke up families and drove addiction deeper into the community
The actor's death made the crisis real for his fans. But for other addicts in his neighborhood, rising fatal overdoses had been the norm since lockdown
The agency reports an “alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine" being sold online
Sacklers will pay $4.5 billion and avoid future lawsuits, remaining one of America's richest families
The company also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids nationwide
Alex Gibney's two-part documentary premieres in May on HBO Max
Two-part film will arrive on HBO Max in May
“It’s a slaughter out there," one addiction expert said
"The devastating ripple effect of Purdue’s actions left lives lost and others addicted," Department of Justice says
Daily visits to harm-reduction centers can be a lifesaver — but how do you keep an at-risk population safe during a pandemic?
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