Drug and Substance Abuse

Politics 15 hours ago

California offers free fentanyl test strips for 'safe' drug use, advises 'never using alone'

The state made a radical move to offer free fentanyl test strips for a limited time to curb overdoses.

Texas 1 day ago

Texas border officers seize $1.1M in meth from vehicle quarter panels during bust

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1.1 million of methamphetamine from the quarter panels of a vehicle entering the U.S. in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Illegal Immigrants 1 day ago

ICE arrests 216 illegal migrants with cocaine, fentanyl and heroin convictions

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 216 illegal immigrants who have convictions for drug trafficking or multiple drug possessions, all of whom are expected to be deported.

HEALTH 3 days ago

Drug overdoses have reached record high, per latest CDC report: ‘Grim statistics'

The CDC announced that drug overdoses have reached a record high as one expert emphasized the need for education around the dangers of hidden substances, such as fentanyl.

France 4 days ago

France kicks up drug raids and arrests as European elections approach

The French government has announced nationwide anti-drug crackdowns to show its commitment to tackling the drug trade and crime ahead of European elections.

Virginia 4 days ago

Former VA Republican lawmaker arrested again, this time on felony firearm and drug charges

Matt Farris faces felony drug and firearm possession charges as well as a misdemeanor violation of a protective order weeks after being acquitted of charges from an unrelated incident.

HEART HEALTH 5 days ago

Daily marijuana smokers face higher risk of heart attack, stroke, says American Heart Association study

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that daily weed smoking could cause complications in heart health. Study authors and heart health experts discuss.

SLEEP DISORDERS 5 days ago

Sleep disorders and suicide: A mental health expert reveals the concerning link

Taft Parsons III, M.D., vice president and chief psychiatric officer at CVS Health in Birmingham, Michigan, discussed the concerning link between chronic sleep issues and suicide.

United Kingdom March 22

British man used fentanyl to poison couple after gaining trust, monitored deaths via app

Luke D’Wit, a British IT worker, got life in prison for poisoning an older couple with fentanyl. He monitored them using a mobile app as they died.

Missouri March 22

Kansas City Chiefs fans' deaths: Families threatening to sue each other face 'hell of a hurdle,' lawyer says

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by family members of three dead Kansas City Chiefs fans or a threatened defamation suit by Jordan Willis would be uphill battles in court, lawyers say.