Opioids

It's welcome news, but health officials say overdose rates are still at historic highs.

Healthcare providers will be put on improvement programs if they're giving out too many.

11 staff members were checked over by medical staff.

The Minnesota Legislature managed to pass laws relating to wage theft, marital rape and opioids.

Lifesaving efforts had to be administered.

The Minnesota House passed the proposal Monday.

The latest figures, covering 2017, shows a continuing trend.

The pills appear like legal oxycodone, but contain the deadly synthetic opioid.

Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day – where can you drop yours off?

Eden Prairie police put together a video of interviews with two bereaved families.

He didn't have a medical purpose for prescribing the drugs, federal prosecutors say.

Mayor Emily Larson's rebuttal is fierce.

Rodney Williams pleaded guilty to 3rd degree murder.

The pharmacist fiddled with inventory records to achieve the thefts, charges say.

Several of those arrested are in their 50s and 60s.

The city's 3rd precinct will start carrying it.

The 29-year-old had fentanyl powder in his house.

The money would be used to prevent addiction and help with treatment.

Dr. Andrew Bachman explains why he left his ER job for the medical marijuana business.

Making a difference is as easy as cleaning out your medicine cabinet.