A pending bill in the Legislature — AB 408 by Assemblyman Marc Berman, D-Palo Alto, sponsored by the Medical Board of California — would prioritize the treatment of doctors with physical or mental ...

A Hawaii physician remains in prison tonight, accused of importing illegal drugs over the internet. Doctor Peter Fong is still in jail awaiting a detention hearing on Thursday. He faces a maximum of ...

The bill, AB 408 (Berman), would recreate a failed Medical Board "diversion" program that allowed doctors under investigation by the Board because of substance abuse to evade discipline by entering ...

FARGO — Local doctors say substance use disorder is more common than many people think. Doctors at Sanford Fargo’s Substance Use Clinic say people might have the disorder if they need more of the ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A controversial bill that would allow doctors with substance abuse issues to enter a secret rehab program is now on hold following public backlash. “It's a good day for patients.

A suicide prevention organization will host a conference in Jacksonville on Friday to educate East Texas residents about drug ...