Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 7

VIDEO August 28

This appears 'over and over' in toxicology reports, former New York Times reporter warns

Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson breaks down the connection between 'a specific kind of crime' and marijuana use after new details surface about the Minneapolis shooter on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Health August 26

Cannabis gummy poisonings surge among vulnerable group, experts warn

Medical experts report that children consuming cannabis gummies can experience lethargy, seizures and cardiac arrest, requiring intensive treatment and hospitalization.

Donald Trump August 25

Scoop: 'Make America Fentanyl Free' campaign launches to help Trump lower overdose deaths

The privately-funded Make America Fentanyl Free campaign aims to educate Americans about deadly fentanyl dangers and support President Trump's anti-drug efforts.

Health August 21

Parents send college kids back to school with Narcan to combat overdoses

Some believe college students should carry Narcan to campus, though there are training concerns. There are also Good Samaritan policies for opioid overdose emergencies.

New York City August 15

New York City residents slam 'safe injection sites' after drug users trash neighborhood

New York City's taxpayer-funded safe injection site faces criticism as locals report public intercourse and defecation disrupting their East Harlem community.

Alcohol August 13

Record low number of Americans report drinking alcohol, and new teetotalers are explaining why

New Gallup poll shows only 54% of Americans drink alcohol, the lowest rate in nearly 90 years, as health concerns about moderate drinking grow nationwide.

Health August 7

Supplement sold at gas stations sparks health fears as people report addiction symptoms

Users of Botanic Tonics' Feel Free tonic report severe addiction, spending up to $3,000 monthly on the kratom and kava supplement that is sold at gas stations.

Health August 5

Deadly drug stronger than fentanyl spreads rapidly across the Americas, experts warn

Little-known nitazenes synthetic opioids evade standard drug tests while causing overdose deaths, requiring specialized detection and multiple naloxone doses.

Health July 29

Deadly substance under scrutiny as kratom byproduct shows up in gas stations, smoke shops

Health agencies are targeting 7-OH, a synthetic opioid more potent than morphine derived from kratom, amid rising medical events and addiction concerns across America.

Drug and Substance Abuse July 29

Health officials warn of dangerous substance available in stores across the nation

Health officials are attempting to get ahead of what could be another wave of addiction by issuing a scheduling recommendation for kratom byproduct 7-hydroxymitragynine (also known as 7-OH).

Opinion July 28

DAVID MARCUS: I've seen enough human suffering in homeless encampments to know Trump's new policy is right

Trump's executive order on homelessness gets it right. It distinguishes between financial homelessness and the deeper issues of addiction and mental illness requiring intervention.