Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 49

June 22, 2023

Addiction complicates pain management, but new guidelines offer help for 'complex patients'

The American Society of Anesthesiologists published seven guiding principles to improve pain management before, during and after surgery for patients with a history of substance abuse.

June 21, 2023

Florida man 'lucky to be alive' after swallowing cocaine during traffic stop: sheriff

A Florida suspect was arrested this week after he allegedly swallowed cocaine from a baggie in his car during a traffic stop. He was also taken to a hospital.

June 17, 2023

Good Samaritan follows suspect in woman's brutal attack until cops arrive

The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office is commending a good Samaritan who followed a driver of a car who was allegedly beating a female passenger, which led to the suspect's arrest.

June 16, 2023

Former California cop sends powerful message to Gavin Newsom: There are no words for the horrors I saw

Former Oceanside, California, police officer Rick Campbell argues the state is taking the wrong approach to mitigating the homeless crisis as drug use runs rampant.

June 16, 2023

Mayor’s rebuke could signal end of 'Democratic Socialist, radical politicking' in this city, activist says

The San Francisco mayor's clash with a city official over drug policies could signal a tone shift in the deeply blue city, one cautiously-optimistic activist says.

June 15, 2023

Arizona troopers seize fentanyl pills hidden in Michelob Ultra beer cases

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials found 54 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden in Michelob Ultra beer cases during a traffic stop on June 5, in addition to methamphetamine.

June 15, 2023

Sharon Stone threatened hospital with ‘drug cartel’ label after it allegedly pushed OxyContin on her son

Sharon Stone called out an unnamed hospital for allegedly pushing OxyContin on her son multiple times. She also spoke out against drug use and the opioid epidemic in America.

June 15, 2023

Activist: City leaders’ spat over drug crisis ‘sent a message’ to San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's clash with a city official over drug policies could signal a tone shift in the deeply blue city, according to addict-turned-activist Tom Wolf.

June 15, 2023

Drinking alcohol weekly could be connected to 61 different diseases, study finds

Regular alcohol use has been linked to 61 diseases, many of which could be surprising, according to a new study from the University of Oxford in England and Peking University in Beijing.

June 15, 2023

San Francisco mayor claps back at leftist official over drug policies: Another White 'savior'

San Francisco Mayor London Breed had a heated exchange with a self-described Democratic Socialist over the city's new police crackdown on open-air drug markets.