Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 67

February 2, 2023

Researchers develop ‘fentanyl vaccine’ to fight drug crisis

The vaccine is intended for drug addicts to prevent fentanyl overdoses and poisoning by blocking the euphoric effects of the drug, reports Fox News’ Casey Stegall.

February 2, 2023

San Francisco campaign posters endorse safer drug use instead of rehabilitation

San Francisco resident discusses 'tragedy' of substance abuse in city and the 'misguided' campaign to fight it.

February 1, 2023

Surge in child fentanyl poisonings 'just the beginning' of fentanyl crisis

An alarming new statistic involving one of the most dangerous drugs. A new study shows children are dying of fentanyl poisonings at a faster rate than any other age group.

February 1, 2023

KY group creates 1st funding award to fight state’s opioid crisis

A Kentucky commission has created a $10 million pilot program to combat the state’s opioid epidemic. The program will offer health treatment for those struggling with drug use.

February 1, 2023

Police bust meth-peddling pastor who 'bragged' about his drug dealing prowess: 'Double life'

A pastor living outside of Seattle admitted to living a "double life" where he split his time between counseling sex offenders and operating a prolific drug business.

February 1, 2023

Recovered Skid Row addict slams California's response to drug crisis

A former addicted individual living on Skid Row in southern California joins 'Jesse Watters Primetime' to sound off on the drug and homelessness crisis.

January 31, 2023

15 students in Mexico treated for viral social media drug 'challenge'

15 students in Mexico were treated after participating in a viral social media drug "challenge." The students took tranquilizers in class to see who could stay awake the longest.

January 31, 2023

Northwestern Georgia home drug overdose leaves 3 dead

Three people have died from a suspected drug overdose Monday in a northwestern Georgia home. Officials said the victims most likely died from inhaling or smoking fentanyl.

January 31, 2023

Hong Kong residents scramble to get rid of CBD products after ban lumps it with heroin, cocaine

Hong Kong has put CBD in the same class of drug as cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, ketamine and "ice" due to difficulty in isolating pure CBD from cannabis.

January 31, 2023

Overdose prevention campaign criticized for advocating further drug use: 'Do it with friends'

A drug abuse and overdose awareness group is facing pushback for one of its campaigns that encourages drug users to continue using drugs in ways that could benefit their personal health.