Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 43

August 16, 2023

Parents prepping for back-to-school time are urged to talk to kids about drugs: 'Far-reaching implications'

As kids head back to school, addiction specialists share tips for parents to speak openly and honestly about drug use — and to set clear boundaries to keep kids safe and well-informed.

August 16, 2023

Businesses setting up booby traps to protect themselves in this blue city's drug haven: recovering addict

In Kensington, Pennsylvania's open-air drug market, some businesses struggle to entice prospective customers as drug users loiter or pass out on their front stoops.

August 15, 2023

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Businesses setting up 'booby traps' for protection

In Kensington's open-air drug market, some businesses struggle to entice prospective customers as drug users loiter or pass out on their front stoops.

August 14, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy breaks with GOP on decriminalization of hard drugs: 'I'm in that direction'

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he supports the decriminalization and legalization of certain hard drugs as a way to fight the fentanyl crisis.

August 13, 2023

Can magic mushrooms bring you closer to God? Pastor Dave Hodges explains the spirituality in 'shrooms'

Pastor Dave Hodges explains how the use of psychoactive mushrooms fuels the spiritual experience and helps one connect with God.

August 12, 2023

Missing Washington girl was allegedly locked in 'cell' under stairs as mom battles investigators

Oakley Carlson, 6, was last seen alive in February 2021. Court records show she was locked in a "cell" by her parents, who are not cooperating with investigators.

August 11, 2023

Drugs, defecation and despair: A walk down one of America's most lawless streets

In Kensington, Philadelphia's open-air drug market, users can be seen passed out on the pavement or injecting themselves with needles on a main street.

August 10, 2023

Los Angeles County crime lab finds 4% of seized fentanyl samples have flesh-eating 'zombie drug'

A Los Angeles County crime lab detected the "zombie drug" xylazine in 4% of tested fentanyl samples during a pilot program initiated by the Sheriff's Department.

August 10, 2023

Inmate escapes hospital with makeshift rope, taxi getaway

New York City police are searching for Yenchun Chen, who escaped out a bathroom window when he was left unsupervised to shower during a hospital stay.

August 10, 2023

Blame George Soros for the pot stench ruining America's cities and addicting her citizens

The billionaire philathropist and activist George Soros turns 93 this month. Part of his legacy will no doubt be his successful efforts to legalize drug use in the United States.