Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 82

August 28, 2022

New York stores begin enforcing ban on sale of whipped cream canisters to those under 21

Convenience stores and food retailers in New York are checking IDs to enforce a year-old law banning the sale of whipped cream canisters to customers under 21.

August 26, 2022

Herbal supplements and their side effects: Here's how to stay safe

The recent death of the wife of a GOP lawmaker from California highlights the great care that should be taken with the use of herbal supplements, according to doctors and nutritionists.

August 26, 2022

Narcan vending machines are the latest weapon against opioid overdoses

The latest effort to combat the wave of opioid overdose deaths plaguing the country is the use of vending machines in American cities to distribute lifesaving shots of Narcan.

August 25, 2022

Texas superintendent warns parents after 3 teens die of suspected fentanyl overdoses in a month: 'I'm worried'

The superintendent of a Texas school district issued a warning to parents after three teenagers died of suspected fentanyl poisoning over the month of August.

August 25, 2022

As fentanyl claims yet another young American life, Kentucky father shares his story

Kentucky father Alan Reed detailed his son's addiction and death from fentanyl after the son was given Oxycontin for a sports-related injury. Many parents have faced a similar grief.

August 24, 2022

Fentanyl crisis: Brandon Reed is one of many lives lost to the deadly drug in Kentucky and across the US

In Kentucky, there is a stunning rise of deaths occurring due to fentanyl overdoses. In the statistics, the people are often lost. Here is one of those stories.

August 24, 2022

NIH study finds young Americans using more marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs than ever before

Americans between the ages of 19 and 30 are using more marijuana and hallucinogens, but fewer opioids, according to a National Institute for Health study.

August 24, 2022

Fentanyl deaths overwhelm US morgues

Opioid-related deaths in Cook County, Illinois, have nearly tripled since 2015. The Coroner's Office added extra morgue space, but has concerns if the deadly trend continues.

August 23, 2022

New Jersey man indicted in interstate fentanyl mailing operation

A New Jersey man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of thousands of fentanyl pills at mailing facilities in Staten Island.

August 23, 2022

Newsom vetoed legal drug injection sites because it 'wouldn't play well in Iowa': Leo Terrell

Fox News contributor Leo Terrell rips California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his "selfish" motive behind vetoing drug injection sites in cities like San Francisco.