Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 36

November 20, 2023

Oregon opioid deaths increase 13x after drug decriminalization law: 'We have to do something different'

Oregon's Measure 110, which decriminalized hard drugs like meth and heroin, now faces criticism from state residents who are pushing for its reversal.

November 18, 2023

Mom accused of shooting two young sons in the head says 'it was an accident'

After slaughtering her two young boys, Tiffanie Lucas, 32, allegedly told Kentucky police, 'I'm in such a tough spot' and 'someone manipulated me,' according to testimony.

November 16, 2023

Nonprofit calls out Biden on fentanyl crisis: ‘This administration owes us’

DemandZEO Foundation founder Lisa Deane tells ‘America’s Newsroom’ that President Biden was ‘not bold enough’ when announcing a deal with China to curb fentanyl. 

November 14, 2023

Georgia police dispute local Democrat official's claim she was 'drugged' before passing out in the street

Police in Morrow, Georgia, are disputing claims by a former local Democrat official that she was "drugged" before they found her passed out in the street outside of a sports bar.

November 13, 2023

Mother, father of toddler who overdosed on powerful drugs left within reach of her crib sentenced

Virginia parents Anna E. Raines, 30, and Jesse A. Gunn, 38, were sentenced to over a decade behind bars after their 22-month-old died of a xylazine and fentanyl overdose

November 10, 2023

Boston's 'Methadone Mile' removed but 'anarchy' spills onto streets, locals say

Boston's "Methadone Mile" has been dismantled on the mayor's orders, but some residents are concerned that disorderly conduct by its former inhabitants is getting worse.

November 9, 2023

Matthew Perry’s friend Hank Azaria credits him for AA journey: ‘God is a bunch of drunks together in a room’

"Simpsons" star Hank Azaria shared a tribute to late "Friends" actor and friend Matthew Perry, recalling how Perry helped him with his sobriety.

November 9, 2023

New Hampshire's recovery-friendly workplace program expands to nationwide institute

New Hampshire's governor is taking on a leadership role in the creation of a new initiative called The Recovery Friendly Workplace National Institute, the White House announced.

November 8, 2023

Liberal mayor-elect wants National Guard to shutter open-air drug markets

Cherelle Parker was elected Philadelphia's first female mayor Tuesday. She previously said she would bring in the National Guard to help clean up the city's open-air drug markets.

November 3, 2023

Family of Utah's Kouri Richins defends author accused of poisoning husband, says she could not kill 'anyone'

The family of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother of three accused of killing her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl for an insurance payout, spoke in her defense this week.