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January 23, 2024

Colorado father convicted of child abuse after his toddler ingests fentanyl and dies

A Colorado father whose 22-month-old daughter died after ingesting fentanyl in 2022, was found guilty by a jury of child abuse and racketeering-related charges.

January 21, 2024

Ozempic and Wegovy overdose calls have spiked, experts say — here’s what to know about dangerous doses

As the popularity of semaglutide weight loss medications continues to grow, so does the rate of potentially dangerous overdoses. Experts share warning signs and prevention tips.

January 19, 2024

Marine veteran pushes for use of psychedelic-assisted therapies for PTSD

Juliana Mercer, director of public policy for the nonprofit organization Healing Breakthrough in San Diego, discusses how treatment involving MDMA can improve veterans' mental health challenges.

January 19, 2024

Marine vet touts benefits of psychedelic-assisted PTSD drugs as FDA considers MDMA approval

A drug application for psychedelic-assisted therapies has been filed for FDA approval. Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer shares the benefits of the treatment, with doctors also weighing in.

January 18, 2024

Oklahoma dad flees car crash, leaving dying teen daughter, vodka, pills behind: report

Elliott Binney, 41, faces charges for manslaughter and leaving the scene of a collision after his teen daughter was thrown from his SUV in a Thursday crash, succumbing to her injuries.

January 18, 2024

Virginia Democrats vote down bill that would serve harsher penalties to drug dealers

A Virginia Senate committee voted against a bill that would expand the circumstances under which drug dealers could be charged with felony homicide in overdose cases.

January 18, 2024

New Hampshire voter details importance of combatting opioid crisis in 2024 election

Hope on Haven Hill Executive Director Kerry Norton joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the importance of tackling the opioid crisis as GOP candidates address the critical issue. 

January 17, 2024

Hunter Biden's gun pouch had cocaine residue on it, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors say a leather pouch used by Hunter Biden to store his gun had residue on it that tested positive for cocaine by the FBI lab.

January 16, 2024

Tribal leaders ask Washington state lawmakers for funding to combat opioid crisis

Native American leaders in Washington state are asking legislators to pass a bill that would allow tribal nations increased funding to combat a surge in opioid overdose deaths.

January 13, 2024

North Carolina boy, 6, in 'excruciating pain' after overdosing on Delta-9 THC candy mistaken for Skittles

A North Carolina mom said her son was hospitalized after he unknowingly consumed 13 times an adult dosage of Delta-9 edibles he thought were freeze-dried Skittles.