Drug and Substance Abuse - Page 83

August 22, 2022

California’s Newsom vetoes bill that would have allowed legal drug injection sites

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have legalized opioid injection sites in major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.

August 22, 2022

Arizona border officials net staggering amount of fentanyl pills at Nogales

Arizona border officials at the Nogales Port of Entry seized a large quantity of fentanyl and other narcotics hidden inside an 18-wheeler tractor trailer.

August 22, 2022

Parkland school shooter’s sister recalls difficult childhood, says mom smoked crack, drank while pregnant

The half-sister of Nikolas Cruz, who is charged in the 2018 Parkland school shooting massacre, testified on his behalf Monday, recalling their difficult childhood.

August 21, 2022

Mothers who lost children to fentanyl poisonings demand action on drug crisis: 'Most serious issue' US faces

Mothers who lost their children to fentanyl overdoses are demanding action to mitigate the opioid crisis on 'Fox & Friends Weekend' as overdose deaths surge

August 19, 2022

DEA seizes rainbow-colored fentanyl pills marketed towards children in the DC area

Over the last 18 months, Drug Enforcement Agency officials have seized rainbow-colored fentanyl pills resembling candy in the DC region.

August 18, 2022

New York's Chelsea residents say drug users are taking over their once upscale neighborhood

Drugs have overwhelmed the once ritzy and chic Chelsea neighborhood in New York City, forcing some residents to endure the problem or move away from the area.

August 17, 2022

Colorado has already seized more fentanyl in 2022 than all previous years combined

Colorado authorities have reportedly seized more fentanyl this year than in all previous years combined, a trend reflected in other illicit narcotics.

August 17, 2022

Colorado boy, 13, dead after apparent fentanyl poisoning: family

The family of a deceased Colorado eighth-grader believes he accidentally overdosed on fentanyl after potentially receiving a pill from someone at school.

August 13, 2022

Washington may prioritize drug traffickers in cannabis shop applications

Washington State is considering adopting of a points-based system for licensing cannabis shops that would prioritize individuals previously convicted of drug-related offenses.

August 8, 2022

NEA teachers union promotes book about teenagers taking a knee to National Anthem

The National Education Association promoted a book about teenagers kneeling for the National Anthem for teachers to use in classrooms with young adults.