Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 6

Three dead, 18 first responders quarantined after exposure to unknown substance at New Mexico home

May 20, 2026

Three dead, 18 first responders quarantined after exposure to unknown substance at New Mexico home

Three people died and nearly 20 first responders were quarantined after being exposed to an unidentified substance at a Mountainair, New Mexico, home.

Seattle dog owners warned about pets overdosing in viral flyers

May 20, 2026

Seattle dog owners warned about pets overdosing in viral flyers

A flyer warning drug users their dogs could overdose on narcotics is sparking backlash after circulating among Seattle residents on social media.

Karen Bass defends dental care for homeless meth users, says it's 'already paid for'

May 19, 2026

Karen Bass defends dental care for homeless meth users, says it's 'already paid for'

LA Mayor Karen Bass argued that dental care for homeless meth users is already paid for through Medi-Cal after her viral forum comments drew criticism.

Maine county sees alarming spike in HIV cases, prompting action from health officials

May 18, 2026

Maine county sees alarming spike in HIV cases, prompting action from health officials

A central Maine county's HIV outbreak has reached 43 cases, with nearly all infections linked to injection drug use or homelessness, officials say.

Florida judge rules prosecutors can access Tiger Woods' prescription drug history after DUI arrest: report

May 12, 2026

Florida judge rules prosecutors can access Tiger Woods' prescription drug history after DUI arrest: report

Tiger Woods' prescription drug records will reportedly be released to prosecutors after a Florida judge ruled on the subpoena tied to his DUI case.

President Trump’s drug control strategy sets the path to end the drug crisis for good

May 6, 2026

President Trump’s drug control strategy sets the path to end the drug crisis for good

Trump's 2026 National Drug Control Strategy targets cartel supply chains, expands addiction treatment and introduces a new prevention framework.

Doctor and son accused of running dangerous side-business scheme in New York

April 30, 2026

Doctor and son accused of running dangerous side-business scheme in New York

A father-son duo allegedly ran a pill mill scheme in New York, with the doctor accused of writing dozens of fraudulent prescriptions for addictive drugs.

Three college frats in crosshairs as hazing claims of booze, burns and hospital trips spark crackdown: school

April 28, 2026

Three college frats in crosshairs as hazing claims of booze, burns and hospital trips spark crackdown: school

Three University of Arizona fraternities are under investigation after allegations of extreme hazing, drug use and hospitalizations of students surfaced.

Mom, shockingly with no medical background, told police she slapped her daughter to clear out an ear infection

April 27, 2026

Mom, shockingly with no medical background, told police she slapped her daughter to clear out an ear infection

Oklahoma mom Lyndsay Spegal faces 60-year prison sentence after jury convicted her of child abuse, neglect, and manufacturing controlled substances.

This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn

April 25, 2026

This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn

Experts warn that cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, but the effects may be reversible over time.