Some in our community view opioid use as a distant problem. This dangerous misconception leads to inaction and ignorance, and ...

At an International Overdose Awareness Day event in Oakland last year, community members gathered to share stories of loved ...

Similar to other commonly used life-saving devices, Naloxone works to resolve issues and remediate both danger and death. As ...

In 2008, author David Sedaris wrote about his struggle with a tobacco addiction in his book, “When You Are Engulfed in Flames”. To break this habit, Sedaris explained, he decided to go “cold turkey” ...

Carl and Marilyn Palowitch and Valerie and Brian Arkin display the Pleasanton Weekly overlooking the historic city of Toledo, ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday that he will resign his seat in Congress, a day after he suspended his campaign for ...

Under mounting pressure from fellow politicians on both sides of the political spectrum, Eric Swalwell announced his plans ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are advancing a new strategy to discourage efforts to change a person’s sexual orientation or ...

About 1,000 youth volunteers from 80 Girl Scout troops, two 4-H clubs and eight youth ministry groups expects to collect 12 to 14 tons of food to feed hungry people in the area. The seventh annual ...

By Anna Jiang When you get injured, medical professionals will often prescribe drug medications to relieve and ease symptoms.

The opioid crisis has become one of the most serious public health issues affecting communities across the United States, and ...

Throughout the United States, opioid misuse has had a negative effect in many households. Although this matter is frequently ...