Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 46

July 31, 2023

Greater numbers of women are dying of alcohol-related conditions, study finds

A rising number of women are dying from alcohol-related deaths, a new study has found. Here are potential factors that could be driving up the health risk.

July 31, 2023

Family of Florida mom of 4 who overdosed on legal herbal supplement awarded $11M

A lawsuit alleges that a kratom distributor "misrepresented and misled consumers about the risks" of the herbal supplement, which led to a Florida mother's sudden death.

July 28, 2023

Parent speaks out after losing 15-year-old boy to vaping

Charlene Zorn warns parents to talk to their children about the dangers of vaping after her stepson died on 'America Reports.'

July 25, 2023

California expanding pilot program to fight meth addiction with gift cards, incentives

California's Recovery Incentives Program is expanding to more counties after a federal waiver, encouraging drug users to stay sober by giving out gift cards.

July 24, 2023

Marijuana legalization movement linked to a 'massive increase' in mental illness in US, doctor warns

Former White House drug policy adviser Dr. Kevin Sabet highlights the unspoken ramifications of weed legalization in states across the U.S. on 'Sunday Night in America.'

July 23, 2023

Hunter Biden's 'sugar brother' lawyer spotted smoking bong on home balcony during visit from president's son

Hunter Biden's lawyer, who has been dubbed his "sugar brother," was spotted smoking a bong on the balcony of his Malibu, California, home while the president's son was visiting.

July 14, 2023

Eight Tennessee inmates treated after two smuggle drugs in 'body cavities,' police say

Eight Tennessee inmates were transported to a medical center for treatment after allegedly snorting a mixture of fentanyl and heroin smuggled into the jail by two other inmates.

July 13, 2023

West Virginia state health officer to join board overseeing distribution of opioid settlements

Health officer Dr. Matthew Christiansen, of West Virginia, was selected to join a board to help oversee the distribution of the state’s opioid settlements.

July 12, 2023

What is xylazine? White House launches national response plan for combating drug deaths

The White House released a response plan this week to address the emerging threat of fentanyl combined with xylazine in the U.S. But, what is the drug and what are its effects?

July 11, 2023

White House calls for more research into ‘zombie drug,’ stops short of reclassifying it

The White House launched a plan Tuesday to counter a "zombie drug" growing in popularity, but did not mandate a classification of the substance for stricter regulations.