Dozens of families gathered at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign remembering who they lost to addiction. Purple bulbs adorned the sign in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. They are a ...

Drug Addiction. Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and behavior. When you’re addicted to drugs, you can’t resist the urge to use them, no matter how much harm the drugs may cause.

A 2010 mug-shot of the author’s father, who was also an addict, was also arrested and was also able to kick his drug habit behind bars. That summer everything changed.

The public is invited to participate in an islandwide sign-waving event Friday to raise awareness about drug overdoses, addiction and prevention. The Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force in ...