Research conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, why more men than women die from unintentional overdoses. Zheng Dai, ...

Drinking too much alcohol too quickly can make you increasingly impaired. Severe impairment occurs when your BAC is about 0.16-0.30%. Life-threatening signs of alcohol poisoning include slow breathing ...

Medical emergencies often present symptoms that people might mistake for alcohol intoxication. This confusion can lead to delayed treatment and serious consequences. Understanding these conditions ...

Students may wonder how to best respond if they find someone who appears unconscious due to drug or alcohol use. The Chronicle compiled University guidance on recommended steps to ensure the safety of ...

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deaths due to drug overdose and alcohol misuse were down in the United States in 2023 according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data and ...

College-age youth are increasingly overdosing on drugs and alcohol, according to 1999–2008 data on hospitalizations in this age group.more The rate of hospitalizations following overdose skyrocketed ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A state law granting immunity to those who seek medical assistance when they are overdosing or helping someone else during an overdose is now expanding. "A lot of people who are ...