Opioids

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy laid out the plans for the House bills to combat opioid abuse in an op-ed Thursday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

McCarthy says House will take up own opioid bills

Robert King · April 7, 2016 3:54 pm

A number of important factors have contributed to the routine use of opioid analgesics for acute and chronic pain conditions in the U.S. (AP Photo)

The anatomy of the opioid addiction epidemic

Don Flattery · April 2, 2016 4:02 am

Opioid and heroin addiction "reaches everybody," president says. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama: Race, poverty led to stigma of opioid addicts

Robert King · March 29, 2016 7:54 pm

Ohio Republican wants cap lifted more on access to addiction treatment. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Portman: Obama’s drug measures don’t go far enough

Robert King · March 29, 2016 4:51 pm

Obama is expected to roll out new grants and policy changes to address the nation's opioid and heroin epidemic, as he pushes Congress to approve $1.1 billion in new funding to fight the crisis. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama to roll out new funds, policies to fight drug abuse

Robert King · March 29, 2016 4:01 am

A government report released Monday stressed that nearly 2 million uninsured, low-income people with a substance abuse disorder or mental illness live in states that haven't expanded Medicaid. (AP Photo)

Report: Expanding Medicaid can help mental health

Robert King · March 28, 2016 6:00 pm

—œThe warning label requirement is a good first step in preventing the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, but more needs to be done,—? Manchin said. (AP File Photo/Alex Brandon)

Facing political ire, FDA steps up on opioids

Robert King · March 28, 2016 4:01 am

Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., noted that the drug slogan from the late Nancy Reagan of "just say no" has turned into "just say OK." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lawmaker: Obama’s position on pot partly to blame for heroin overdoses

Robert King · March 22, 2016 3:12 pm

Megan Harrington is the legislative assistant for Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

From the mailroom to major legislation

Robert King · March 21, 2016 4:01 am

"These are emergencies," Pelosi told reporters at her weekly press briefing. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Pelosi wants more money for Zika, opioid abuse and Flint

Susan Ferrechio · March 17, 2016 3:59 pm

Committee pushes through four other bills addressing opioid addiction. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Senate panel clears major mental health bill

Robert King · March 16, 2016 4:19 pm

CDC recommended doctors avoid prescribing opioids for chronic pain outside of cancer or end-of-life care. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

CDC releases controversial guidance on opioid prescriptions

Robert King · March 15, 2016 5:00 pm