September 7, 2021 Michael K. Williams’ spoke publicly about his addiction, mental health struggles prior to his death at age 54 Michael K. Williams was never shy about discussing his mental health and drug addiction prior to his death at age 54.
September 5, 2021 Comedian Fuquan Johnson, two others dead after overdose on fentanyl-laced coke: Report A batch of fentanyl-laced cocaine killed a comedian and two others, and left the ex-girlfriend of Darius Rucker in a Los Angeles hospital
September 2, 2021 White House proposes removing penalties for fentanyl trafficking-related offenses The White House on Thursday proposed removing certain penalties associated with trafficking of fentanyl-related substances (FRS), prompting criticism that it would weaken illicit drug enforcement.
August 27, 2021 California looking into paying drug addicts to stay sober Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California's leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober.
August 25, 2021 Nicotine, prescription drug misuse climbed among American youth amid pandemic: study Overall rates of drug use among American adolescents held stable six months into COVID-19 pandemic, however shifting trends indicated an uptick in nicotine and prescription drug misuse while alcohol use fell.
August 18, 2021 San Francisco DA faces second recall effort as residents 'fed up' with progressive 'zero consequence' policies A second recall effort launched against San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin demonstrates how residents are "fed up" with his progressive policies, a leader of the prominent local police union tells Fox News.
August 11, 2021 California deputy trainee exposed to fentanyl, collapses in harrowing video A San Diego sheriff’s deputy trainee was exposed to fentanyl and would’ve died had his partner not jumped into action to save his life, newly released video shows.
August 7, 2021 New York City park sees rampant drug use amidst complaints from residents, new records reveal Regular visitors to Patterson Playground in the Bronx have long complained about the rampant drug use there — and now they have data to show just how bad the situation is.
August 6, 2021 Louisiana mom charged with murder after allegedly taking fentanyl, breastfeeding 4-day-old daughter A Louisiana mom is facing second-degree murder charges in her newborn’s death after allegedly taking fentanyl before breastfeeding.
August 2, 2021 The Weeknd says he's 'sober lite' The Weeknd describes himself as “sober lite” after years of using hard drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms.
