opioid abuse

A new study from the Texas A&M School of Medicine uncovers a brain circuit involved in opioid addiction and relapse, paving the way for better treatments.

It's unlikely that the brightly-colored pills will turn up among Halloween candy this year. But a Texas A&M clinical professor says fentanyl exposure is still a concern to be taken seriously.

Fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. overdose deaths have surged.

The College of Nursing will use the $1 million grant to reduce morbidity and mortality of substance abuse in the Texas gulf bend.

The award will help a Texas A&M program prevent and reduce the impact of opioid use disorder in women, children and families in rural communities of Southeast Texas.

The strength of an average prescription is at levels linked to an increased risk of overdose deaths, according to a Texas A&M study.