OxyContin

A much-anticipated book delves into the Sackler dynasty’s multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical business and its staggering human cost

The author notes that the culture of pill-taking often takes hold in early life, when kids are prescribed drugs such as Adderall or Ritalin for ADHD

The feds are even talking about criminal charges in future cases. But are they ready to crack down on drug promotion disguised as ’medical education’?

Demand for a probe into how OxyContin was promoted in Canada would also expose flaws in drug regulation and the tight relationship between industry and medicine. That’s why it’s needed

Medical schools address conflict-of-interest

Toronto hosts the 100th Grey Cup and lunar phases have no effect on incidences of psychological problems

Aboriginal communities say decades-old bans on alcohol failed to curb abuse. Not everyone agrees.

The tale is as tragic as any in literature—and even more tragically, true

Our understanding of severe pain is inadequate

Cigarette smoking plummets