opioid

From pistols to handcuffs, Missoula police carry a lot of gear to do their job and this year they’re adding another piece of equipment.

Legislation to combat prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction in the U.S. was passed on Thursday and Sen. Steve Daines announced over $750,000 will help tackle the crisis in Montana.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has responded to a request by Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and 42 other attorney's general to create new labeling rules for opioid drugs. “The opioid epidemic has taken the lives of many Americans and has affected many people, including newborn children,” Fox said...