Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
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About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
Oregon officials declare fentanyl state emergency amid rising overdoses
Oregon paved the way as the first state to decriminalize drug use, but overdose deaths have only risen since 2020.
You can't overdose on fentanyl just by touching it. Experts explain why.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
People with substance use disorders fight to "recover out loud"
New data also shows what helps people enter recovery from drug addiction and substance use disorder.
Rural court officials begin to embrace medications to treat addiction
A decade ago, many judges wouldn't allow medication treatment for addictions for people involved in drug courts. Experts now see a "huge shift."
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Easing rules for opioid treatment meds did not increase overdose deaths, study finds
During the coronavirus pandemic, federal agencies changed rules to allow qualified clinicians to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, even to new patients.
Top government researcher calls for easier access to methadone
Nina Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, was clear about her desire for methadone to be available by prescription.
FDA takes steps to authorize some naloxone products for over-the-counter sale
Most of the United States' more than 107,000 overdose deaths in 2021 involved opioids.
"Frankenstein opioids" becoming more prevalent, Ohio official warns
The drugs called nitazenes are not approved for medical use anywhere in the world.
Melissa Etheridge's 21-year-old son has died, singer says
The opioid epidemic kills tens of thousands of people a year in the U.S.
Babies born addicted to opioids cost U.S. millions
Babies exposed to opioids in the womb face serious – and costly – consequences.
Ex-opiate addict says implant saved him, but some call him a "guinea pig"
Alvin Dutruch took a chance on a new way to treat addiction — now a consumer group says he was exploited.
These workers are the most likely to use opioids
New research offers clues about which jobs are most likely to lead to substance abuse problems
"Sesame Street" addresses opioid crisis in new segments
"It's OK to open up to people about our feelings," Karli said as she discussed her mother's recovery
The lawsuits that could bankrupt the opioid industry
The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay
Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
The lawsuits that could bankrupt the opioid industry
The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay
The lawsuits that could bankrupt the opioid industry
The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay.
Mike Moore vs. the opioid industry
Mike Moore explains how he got a $20 billion settlement to help pay for the Gulf oil spill. Now he wants to do the same with opioid manufacturers
"That overdose saved my life": Why opioid deaths plunged in one Ohio county
In the midst of what's considered the nation's worst public health crisis so far in the 21st century, Hamilton County is dramatically reducing the number of deaths
Taking aim at opioids
The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay. Bill Whitaker reports.
The lawsuits that could bankrupt the opioid industry
The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay
Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia, beginning first foreign trip of new term
Saudi Arabia is of key diplomatic importance to the Trump White House, especially amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Kim Kardashian set to take stand in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery
Kim Kardashian is to speak at the Paris trial of 10 people who stand accused over a 2016 robbery in the French capital during which she was held at gunpoint.
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris in 2021.
Trump family's bitcoin mining venture to go public as crypto interests grow
The president's son Eric Trump says he wants to create "the most investable Bitcoin accumulation platform in the market."
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" faces major test as House panels iron out details
The Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture committees will hammer out details on Medicaid and nutritional assistance spending and tax cuts.
Officials drop traffic charges that led ICE to arrest 19-year-old Georgia teen
Ximena Arias Cristobal, who is in the country without authorization, was taken into ICE custody earlier this month after a traffic stop in Dalton, Georgia, where she lives with her family.
White South Africans arrive in U.S. after being granted refugee status
The Trump administration has offered refugee status to dozens of Afrikaners from South Africa.
Shopping tips to save you money amid ever-changing tariff policies
A shopping expert shares tips for consumers on how to save money amid tariff uncertainty.
Here's what to know about the GOP's proposed Medicaid work requirements
A House Republican bill would require Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or be enrolled in school for at least 80 hours a month.
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Shopping tips to save you money amid ever-changing tariff policies
A shopping expert shares tips for consumers on how to save money amid tariff uncertainty.
Officials drop traffic charges that led ICE to arrest 19-year-old Georgia teen
Ximena Arias Cristobal, who is in the country without authorization, was taken into ICE custody earlier this month after a traffic stop in Dalton, Georgia, where she lives with her family.
Here's what to know about the GOP's proposed Medicaid work requirements
A House Republican bill would require Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or be enrolled in school for at least 80 hours a month.
8 U.S. cities where you must earn at least $100,000 to live comfortably
Since the pandemic, the monthly rent for a typical apartment around the U.S. has surged almost 30% to $1,858, Zillow data shows.
Justice Department's Todd Blanche appointed acting Librarian of Congress
Todd Blanche is President Trump's former personal criminal attorney.
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A shopping expert shares tips for consumers on how to save money amid tariff uncertainty.
Trump family's bitcoin mining venture to go public — as Trump crypto interests grow
The president's son Eric Trump says he wants to create "the most investable Bitcoin accumulation platform in the market."
Here's what to know about the GOP's proposed Medicaid work requirements
A House Republican bill would require Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or be enrolled in school for at least 80 hours a month.
8 U.S. cities where you must earn at least $100,000 to live comfortably
Since the pandemic, the monthly rent for a typical apartment around the U.S. has surged almost 30% to $1,858, Zillow data shows.
Ticketmaster starts all-in pricing Biden-era junk-fee ban takes effect
The ban requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose fees and other charges up front.
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Trump's "big, beautiful bill" faces major test as House panels iron out details
The Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture committees will hammer out details on Medicaid and nutritional assistance spending and tax cuts.
Newsom promised universal health care. He didn't expect it to be so expensive.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically expanded California's Medicaid program, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts.
Officials drop traffic charges that led ICE to arrest 19-year-old Georgia teen
Ximena Arias Cristobal, who is in the country without authorization, was taken into ICE custody earlier this month after a traffic stop in Dalton, Georgia, where she lives with her family.
Trump administration to end deportation protections for Afghans
A program that grants Afghans relief from deportation could come to an end in July, the Department of Homeland Security said.
DNC panel pushes to scrap David Hogg's vice chair election
David Hogg has been at the center of an intraparty battle within the Democratic National Committee.
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Newsom promised universal health care. He didn't expect it to be so expensive.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dramatically expanded California's Medicaid program, but after six years in office, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts.
Inside the first U.S. medical school incorporating AI into its program
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI into its doctor training program.
Zepbound tops Wegovy for weight loss in study comparing the drugs
Those who take tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, could lose more weight than those who take semaglutide, known as Ozempic and Wegovy, according to new research.
Influencer helps fight against some food dyes
This week, the FDA approved three new natural food color additives, a big step in the Trump administration's push to phase out petroleum-based dyes. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
Their 3 kids kept getting sick. A new gene therapy offered hope
Alicia and Jon Langenhop's three children were each diagnosed with a rare disorder. A clinical trial was "a no-brainer."
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Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Kim Kardashian set to take stand in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery
Kim Kardashian is to speak at the Paris trial of 10 people who stand accused over a 2016 robbery in the French capital during which she was held at gunpoint.
U.S. returns trove of rare smuggled artifacts to Egypt, officials say
The collection includes sarcophagus lids, a Greco-Roman portrait and fragments of what is believed to be a temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris in 2021.
Family of Philippines' detained ex-leader Duterte hails election wins
Candidates linked to Philippine ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte appear to have won election victories, including Duterte himself, despite him being detained for alleged crimes against humanity.
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Kim Kardashian set to take stand in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery
Kim Kardashian is to speak at the Paris trial of 10 people who stand accused over a 2016 robbery in the French capital during which she was held at gunpoint.
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris in 2021.
Tory Lanez attacked in prison while serving time for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after he was attacked at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where he is serving his 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
Ticketmaster starts all-in pricing Biden-era junk-fee ban takes effect
The ban requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose fees and other charges up front.
Kennedy Ryan on how book can relate to life
Author Kennedy Ryan's romance novel, "Can't Get Enough," follows Hendrix Barry, an ambitious entertainment entrepreneur, who is busy caring for her mother when she meets someone who could change her life forever. Ryan speaks with "CBS Mornings Plus" about the final installment of her "Skyland series" and how it relates to everyday life.
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Growing number of college students turn to AI
A growing number of college students are reportedly turning to artificial intelligence for help with their coursework, but researchers are warning about the potential negative effects of relying on the technology. James Walsh, features writer for New York Magazine's Intelligencer, spoke with students and professors about the use of AI and joins CBS News to unpack his reporting.
Here's how to file a claim in Apple's $95 million Siri settlement
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The road toward more driverless cars
Waymo operates self-driving taxis in four cities, and is soon expanding to a dozen more, as Tesla and Amazon have had delays with their robo-taxi services. But the Google-owned Waymo must still overcome resistance from the public over stepping into an autonomous vehicle. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the company is trying to avoid bumps in the road.
Extended interview: Bill Gates
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President Trump and more.
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Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
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Kim Kardashian set to take stand in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery
Kim Kardashian is to speak at the Paris trial of 10 people who stand accused over a 2016 robbery in the French capital during which she was held at gunpoint.
U.S. Olympic gold medalist arrested in prostitution sting
Kyle Snyder paid an undercover officer money at a hotel and requested a sexual act, police said.
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris in 2021.
Witness testimony begins in Diddy trial
Jurors began hearing from witnesses on Monday during the first day of testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City. CBS News' Jericka Duncan is in Manhattan with more on what happened in court.
Russia spies jailed in case involving love triangle and "honeytraps"
Six Bulgarians convicted for belonging to a Russian espionage cell were given jail terms of up to 10 years by a U.K. court.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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A growing number of college students are reportedly turning to artificial intelligence for help with their coursework, but researchers are warning about the potential negative effects of relying on the technology. James Walsh, features writer for New York Magazine's Intelligencer, spoke with students and professors about the use of AI and joins CBS News to unpack his reporting.
Reporter's Notebook: Real cost of Medicaid cuts
In rural towns across the U.S., providers warn Medicaid cuts won't just trim budgets -- they'll leave communities without care. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Small business owner on China tariff reduction
Effective Wednesday, the U.S. and China have agreed to lower tariffs on each other's products for 90 days to give trade negotiations room to move forward. David Mauro, the founder of JesusDolls.com, joins CBS News to discuss what the tariff reduction means for his small business.
Breaking down Trump's tariff truce with China
All three major stock indexes posted their biggest single-day gains in a month after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on his 145% reciprocal tariff against China. Scott Lincicome, a vice president at the Cato Institute's Trade Policy Center, joins to discuss.
Medical school fully embraces AI for students
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives -- whether in the office or the classroom. Tom Hanson reports on one medical school that has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI fully into its doctor training program.