Texas doctor convicted for illegally distributing 1 million opioid pills in Houston 'pill mill' scheme
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
$5.5B judgment against Purdue Pharma paves way for opioid deal
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
Texas doctor accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills
A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit.
A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit.
HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
Hitchcock ISD puts free Narcan on campuses, buses
Around 7,000 Texans have died from fentanyl poisoning since 2019 and a Galveston County school district is taking steps to protect students from the deadly opioid. FOX 26's Shelby Rose has more on what Hitchcock ISD is doing to provide free Narcan.
Around 7,000 Texans have died from fentanyl poisoning since 2019 and a Galveston County school district is taking steps to protect students from the deadly opioid. FOX 26's Shelby Rose has more on what Hitchcock ISD is doing to provide free Narcan.
Hitchcock ISD providing free Narcan on all campuses, school buses
Hitchcock ISD is hoping to be part of the solution to combat fentanyl poisoning by making Narcan free and readily available for students and staff inside all campuses and school buses.
Hitchcock ISD is hoping to be part of the solution to combat fentanyl poisoning by making Narcan free and readily available for students and staff inside all campuses and school buses.
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
The Supreme Court has rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would've shielded Sackler family members who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would've provided billions of dollars to combat the epidemic.
The Supreme Court has rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would've shielded Sackler family members who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would've provided billions of dollars to combat the epidemic.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
Nearly $1M worth fentanyl seized in Louisiana
Fentanyl is killing tens of thousands of Americans each year and some cities around the country are seeing more of it. FOX's Bowen Kedrowicz is in Lafayette, Louisiana where the city had its largest fentanyl bust ever.
Fentanyl is killing tens of thousands of Americans each year and some cities around the country are seeing more of it. FOX's Bowen Kedrowicz is in Lafayette, Louisiana where the city had its largest fentanyl bust ever.
Houston area man arrested on fentanyl charges
A Crosby man was arrested for distributing fentanyl that allegedly killed two people and left a third person with serious bodily injury. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a family who lost their son due to the dangerous drug.
A Crosby man was arrested for distributing fentanyl that allegedly killed two people and left a third person with serious bodily injury. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with a family who lost their son due to the dangerous drug.
Fentanyl distribution arrest in Crosby, parents of victim raise awareness on the drug
A man from Crosby has been arrested for distributing fentanyl that allegedly killed two people and parents whose son was killed due to the deadly drug speak out to raise awareness on the dangers.
A man from Crosby has been arrested for distributing fentanyl that allegedly killed two people and parents whose son was killed due to the deadly drug speak out to raise awareness on the dangers.