Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 41

September 6, 2023

Wanted man kills pedestrian while high moments after cop let him go: report

A New York cop allegedly let a wanted man leave a minor traffic accident just minutes before he allegedly fatally struck a pedestrian while on drugs.

September 4, 2023

Arizona man arrested after toddler dies with narcotic found in his system: police

Surprise, Arizona, resident Roderick Begay, 37, was charged with manslaughter, child abuse and endangerment over the death of a toddler who had narcotics in his system.

September 3, 2023

Squatters ravage Wyoming downtown with stomach-turning result: mayor

Casper, Wyoming, has at least 200 homeless people who squat in the closed Econo Lodge or private homes and defecate in the street, the mayor says.

September 1, 2023

Oregonians support ending drug decriminalization amid rising overdoses, 'radicalized social justice movement'

A new poll reveals that the majority of citizens in Oregon believe the 2020 ballot initiative to decriminalize drugs has increased homelessness and should be repealed.

August 30, 2023

Over-the-counter Narcan set to hit pharmacy shelves

Fox News' Bryan Llenas provides details on the retail rollout for the life-saving treatment for opioid overdoses.

August 28, 2023

Michigan woman pleads no contest in winter pond crash that killed 3 young sons

Western Michigan resident Leticia Gonzales has pleaded no contest to several charges related to the drowning deaths of her three sons after a February SUV crash.

August 28, 2023

WV Gov. Justice appoints 5 to opioid fund distribution board

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday announced the appointment of five people to a private opioid fund distribution board.

August 28, 2023

Oral surgeon convicted of feeding former patient painkillers in toxic romance: 'Watched her deteriorate'

A dentist has been convicted in his girlfriend's 2022 murder after prosecutors say he poisoned her with drugs that are typically only accessible in a medical environment.

August 25, 2023

Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today

The National Survey of Drug Use and Health reported that people over age 65 are eclipsing their kids and grandkids in experimenting with marijuana today. Health experts share cautions.

August 23, 2023

Florida 5-year-old boy dies after ingesting cocaine, fentanyl while mom was dealing in narcotics: Police

A young mother was charged with aggravated manslaughter after her 5-year-old son died from ingesting fentanyl and cocaine while she was dealing narcotics.