Major Narcotics unit established in DA's office to target fentanyl dealers
“I am confident we can save lives by targeting the profiteers of death for the most severe punishment the law allows and diverting addicts into treatment instead of prison," DA Kim Ogg said in a statement.
“I am confident we can save lives by targeting the profiteers of death for the most severe punishment the law allows and diverting addicts into treatment instead of prison," DA Kim Ogg said in a statement.
Ohio boy, 13, overdoses on Benadryl in deadly TikTok challenge: family
"Our world has absolutely got out of control," Jacob Steven's grandmother said,.
"Our world has absolutely got out of control," Jacob Steven's grandmother said,.
FDA approves over-the-counter use of Narcan Nasal Spray
A drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose is now more accessible. The FDA approved the Narcan Nasal Spray for over-the-counter sales.
A drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose is now more accessible. The FDA approved the Narcan Nasal Spray for over-the-counter sales.
Law enforcement officials preparing for drug threats in Florida ahead of spring break
Thousands of spring breakers are expected to hit Florida beaches over the next few weeks and with Fentanyl showing up more in party drugs, police have a warning for students, and the dealers who target them.
Thousands of spring breakers are expected to hit Florida beaches over the next few weeks and with Fentanyl showing up more in party drugs, police have a warning for students, and the dealers who target them.
New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies'
'Tranq dope,' a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, is causing overdoses in major cities like Philly.
'Tranq dope,' a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, is causing overdoses in major cities like Philly.
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
The impact behind making Narcan available for over-the-counter use
We?re getting closer to a life-saving drug being available over the counter. Dr. Michael Weaver, Professor of Psychiatry and a Substance Use Disorder Specialist with UT Health Houston helps explain its impact.
We?re getting closer to a life-saving drug being available over the counter. Dr. Michael Weaver, Professor of Psychiatry and a Substance Use Disorder Specialist with UT Health Houston helps explain its impact.
Pentagon warns US military members to avoid poppy seeds, citing impacts on drug tests
Eating poppy seeds can impact your drug test, the Pentagon warns.
Eating poppy seeds can impact your drug test, the Pentagon warns.
University of Houston researchers working on anti-fentanyl vaccine
Researchers at The University of Houston are working on a vaccine to take on the crisis of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
Researchers at The University of Houston are working on a vaccine to take on the crisis of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
Montgomery County mothers work to prevent kids dying from fentanyl poisoning
A group of moms and a prosecutor are partnering to spread a message to kids and parents about the dangers of fentanyl.
A group of moms and a prosecutor are partnering to spread a message to kids and parents about the dangers of fentanyl.
Walgreens, West Virginia reach $83 million for company's role in opioid crisis
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Colorado library reopens after traces of meth found in building
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
Using meth indoors can virtually allow anything to become contaminated, including carpets, furniture, walls and surfaces.
Fentanyl seized in Houston is enough to 'kill everyone in Houston and the surrounding areas'
The DEA confiscated 7.8 million deadly doses of fentanyl-laced pills and powder in Houston in 2022.
The DEA confiscated 7.8 million deadly doses of fentanyl-laced pills and powder in Houston in 2022.
More than 7 million doses of Fentanyl seized by Houston DEA
The DEA claims “fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat facing this country,” in the press release equating it to just as dangerously addictive as heroin.
The DEA claims “fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat facing this country,” in the press release equating it to just as dangerously addictive as heroin.
Several hospitalized after mass overdose at San Francisco home on Christmas
Authorities are investigating a mass overdose at a San Francisco home on Christmas that sent several people to the hospital, authorities said.
Authorities are investigating a mass overdose at a San Francisco home on Christmas that sent several people to the hospital, authorities said.
Nearly 107,000 US overdose deaths reported in 2021, CDC's final tally shows
Meanwhile, U.S. life expectancy also dropped in 2021 to about 76 years, 5 months — a decrease of 0.6 years from 2020, the CDC said.
Meanwhile, U.S. life expectancy also dropped in 2021 to about 76 years, 5 months — a decrease of 0.6 years from 2020, the CDC said.
Joshua Gillihan, 14, died from fentanyl poisoning back in August in Cypress
Deaths due to fentanyl for teenagers have tripled across the country and the DEA of Houston is cracking down to try to stop the increased deaths.
Deaths due to fentanyl for teenagers have tripled across the country and the DEA of Houston is cracking down to try to stop the increased deaths.
Walmart agrees to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.