Acclaimed journalist Ioan Grillo to speak on 'Fentanyl Crisis and Cartel Violence' in Houston
Grillo highlights the overlooked link between gun trafficking, and the drug war in his book: “Blood Gun Money" and during a visit to Houston, hopes to share his eye-opening accounts while also shedding light on the impact of fentanyl.
Grillo highlights the overlooked link between gun trafficking, and the drug war in his book: “Blood Gun Money" and during a visit to Houston, hopes to share his eye-opening accounts while also shedding light on the impact of fentanyl.
Ioan Grillo to speak on 'Fentanyl Crisis and Cartel Violence' in Houston
Acclaimed journalist Ioan Grillo has examined the drug crisis in Mexico for more than 20 years have always tried to make sense of it all. And during a visit to Houston, hopes to share his eye-opening accounts while also shedding light on the impact of fentanyl.
Acclaimed journalist Ioan Grillo has examined the drug crisis in Mexico for more than 20 years have always tried to make sense of it all. And during a visit to Houston, hopes to share his eye-opening accounts while also shedding light on the impact of fentanyl.
Major Narcotics unit established in Harris County DA's office to target fentanyl dealers
As law enforcement officials continue cracking down on the ongoing drug battle in and around the Greater Houston Area, new strategies will be implemented to tackle the problem head-on.
As law enforcement officials continue cracking down on the ongoing drug battle in and around the Greater Houston Area, new strategies will be implemented to tackle the problem head-on.
Major Narcotics unit established in DA's office to target fentanyl dealers
(FULL PRESS CONFERENCE) “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.
(FULL PRESS CONFERENCE) “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.
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.