WATCH: Non-Opioid Options After Surgery

When Shatterproof, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, and KFF Health News partnered to track opioid settlement spending across the country, we knew that there was broad variation in how states were approaching the

Overdose remains the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18 to 45.
It’s a heartbreaking reality — and one that demands both our attention and our action.

Kratom is a dangerous, addictive substance that hides in plain sight. Marketed as a “natural remedy,” it poses serious risks to teens and young adults, including addiction, overdose, and long-term mental health damage. Parents need