Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 55

May 9, 2023

'Prolonged' COVID shutdowns led to surge in drug overdoses: Brett Giroir

Admiral Brett Giroir joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and his thoughts on how the public health emergency was handled. 

May 9, 2023

This is America’s surprising youth drug crisis

America’s shocking drug crisis is harming young people more than most adults realize. Legalized marijuana has led to a spike in pot use in those under 18.

May 8, 2023

The 'most hippie' town in Washington bans drugs after spike in overdoses

A town once deemed the "most hippie" in Washington has outlawed drug use after a spike in fentanyl overdoses that included the death of a five-year-old girl.

May 8, 2023

5 inmates at Phoenix, Arizona, jail treated for drug overdoses

Several inmates in Phoenix, Arizona, were hospitalized and treated for drug overdoses as county jails see an increase of fentanyl overdose incidents.

May 5, 2023

HIGH CRIMES: Sheriff details what California drug laws are doing to state

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco blames substance abuse for rising crime in California and says lawmakers are adding fuel to the fire with permissive drug laws. 

May 5, 2023

Connecticut Democrat's DUI charge to be expunged pending course completion

Democratic Connecticut state Rep. Robin Comey's drunk driving charge will be removed from her record, pending completion of a yearlong, state-sponsored course.

May 5, 2023

Chinese Communist Party not 'contributing' to US fentanyl crisis, Biden ambassador says

US Ambassador to the People's Republic of China Nicolas Burns said Thursday that the Chinese Communist Party is not "contributing" to the fentanyl crisis in America.

April 30, 2023

Abuse of prescription ADHD medication on the rise for middle, high schoolers

More middle and high school students are abusing prescription ADHD drugs like Adderall and Ritalin, which treat symptoms of ADHD like inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

April 29, 2023

Mike Tyson wishes he used psychedelics in his prime: ‘A better fighter’

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson touted the use of psychedelics, saying he wish he used them during his fighting career as he thinks they would have made him a better fighter.

April 29, 2023

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Resident says neighborhood 'given to the wolves,' begs people to stop feeding addicts

Local welfare and food handouts might seem like humanitarian work in Philadelphia's open-air drug market, but one activist sees a big problem.