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LIFESTYLE April 4, 2024

Christian filmmaker Jim Wahlberg says Mother Teresa 'led me' to God and to sobriety in prison

Jim Wahlberg was a Boston street hustler serving time while his younger brothers became stars. He told Fox News Digital that meeting Mother Teresa while he was in prison led him to Jesus Christ.

Media April 3, 2024

Sober 'Jackass' star says he ditched Maher's podcast after host refused to refrain from marijuana on set

"Jackass" star Steve-O claimed that he dropped his appearance on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast after the host refused to refrain from smoking marijuana while doing the show.

Hunter Biden February 26, 2024

Hunter Biden says staying sober crucial to preventing a Trump win: 'Ultimate test for a recovering addict'

Hunter Biden says he views his battle to stay clean and sober as crucial to making sure Donald Trump doesn't win against his father in November's election.

Oregon February 22, 2024

Oregon jail faces federal lawsuit after 22-year-old inmate dies during opioid withdrawal

An Oregon man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and negligence in the death of his daughter while she was in custody at the county jail.

HEALTH February 21, 2024

‘Gas station heroin’ is growing threat in New Jersey, health officials warn: ‘Dangerous and addictive’

A dangerous drug is causing a spike of illnesses in New Jersey, health officials warn. In many cases, it’s sold on corner convenience store shelves. Addiction experts shared concerns.

Digital Originals February 10, 2024

Crisis in the Northwest: Drugs leave rural areas to rot in the shadows, ‘like playing Whac-A-Mole’

With all eyes on Portland's fentanyl crisis, many rural Oregon communities dealing with their own opioid and homelessness epidemics feel abandoned by policy makers.

US February 9, 2024

Higher-dose naloxone spray doesn't increase overdose survival, study finds

A study compared a new, stronger nasal spray for opioid overdoses with the standard dose. Despite being twice as potent, it didn't save more lives and caused more side effects.

San Francisco February 5, 2024

San Francisco mayor pushes addiction screening for welfare recipients, new technology for police

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is pushing a proposition to require an addiction screening for single welfare recipients, and another one to reduce police paperwork.

VIDEO February 2, 2024

Crisis in the Northwest: ‘Killing the mentally ill for a dollar a pill’

Three years ago, Oregon did away with criminal sanctions for drug possession. But after a surge in overdoses and open-air use, the state is poised to re-criminalize drugs.

VIDEO February 2, 2024

This woman suffered marijuana-psychosis. She says Bryn Spejcher and the man she killed were both victims

Anti-marijuana advocate Heidi Swan called out California lawmakers, the cannabis industry and the media for shielding the drug's mental health risks from the public.

Digital Originals January 27, 2024

Crisis in the Northwest: Are voters 'beyond a turning point' after decades of progressive politics?

Both sides of the aisle agree Oregon is in crisis — homelessness, drug use and livability are the major concerns — but can they effectively reverse course?