Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 38

October 9, 2023

Man gets life for fatally beating 2-year-old: he 'tortured that poor little girl,' prosecutor says

A Virginia woman's boyfriend was sentenced to two life prison terms for fatally beating her daughter and then stopping her from calling 911, according to a report.

October 9, 2023

California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms

Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a California measure that would have removed criminal penalties for the possession and use of some hallucinogens.

October 9, 2023

Cocktails fly when wild bar brawl breaks out, spills out into street: police

Seven people have been arrested and two others are still at large after a chaotic brawl at a North Carolina bar last month led to a hospitalized bouncer.

October 6, 2023

Six children hospitalized in Florida after eating cannabis gummies at after-school program

Six children were hospitalized in Florida after they ate candy containing cannabis at the Lauderhill Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday. Experts share risks and prevention tips.

October 6, 2023

In NYC, dad weeps as officials announce charges in day care drug operation that left his toddler dead

Otoniel Feliz, the father of a toddler who died from an apparent overdose at a Bronx day care center, was seen weeping as officials announced charges against three suspects.

October 4, 2023

Boozed-up teacher caught in second-grade classroom after driving to work drunk: cops

Wendy Munson, 57, was arrested Monday after allegedly driving to work and teaching while intoxicated in Live Oak, California, police said.

October 3, 2023

Biden admin sanctions multimillion-dollar China-based network involved in trafficking of fentanyl, drugs

The Biden administration imposed sanctions on a multimillion-dollar China-based network involved in the trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit drugs.

October 3, 2023

Teen charged with manslaughter after allegedly dealing deadly dose of fentanyl to classmate

A Florida sheriff used the manslaughter arrest of a teen for who allegedly sold a classmate fentanyl as an opportunity to discuss Narcan in schools.

September 30, 2023

NYC Health Dept. wants everybody to carry Narcan

FOX News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel tells ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ that the Health Commissioner urging residents to carry Narcan does not get to the ‘heart of the problem’ of fentanyl overdoses. 

September 30, 2023

'Lady Dahmer,' who beheaded lover in meth-fueled tryst, 'deserves to be happy': lawyer

Taylor Schabusiness, 25, was sentenced to life in prison without parole Tuesday for the murder and dismemberment of her lover, and her attorney intends to appeal.