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Lawmakers ask Biden to add Office of National Drug Control Policy to cabinet amid record overdoses

Lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden this week, asking him to add the Office of National Drug Control Policy back to the cabinet amid record drug overdoses.

Texas man shot, injured after reporting himself as trespasser

A Texas man was shot and injured after calling 911 to report himself as a trespasser outside his home. The man was allegedly having a mental health crisis on Thursday.

Canada introduces law that excludes people suffering from only mental illness from accessing assisted deaths

A Canadian law that would exclude mentally ill people from accessing assisted deaths for an additional year has been introduced, after Legislation passed a similar law in 2021.

CO terrorist suspect who set fire at a NV solar power plant ruled unfit to stand trial

A Colorado dentist was ruled unfit to stand trial after he allegedly started a fire at a Nevada solar power plant in what authorities characterized as a terror attack.

Fentanyl vaccine poised to be 'game changer' in fight against addiction

The end to the fentanyl crisis may be in sight, thanks to researchers in Texas — they say they've developed a "game changer" vaccine for addiction treatment.

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.

Couple allegedly befriended a wealthy, ailing investor, moved into his FL home, drugged him, stole $3 million

Two people were arrested for allegedly conspiring to steal over $20 million from a wealthy Malibu investor who was suffering from mental illness.

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.

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.

Nevada judge increases bail for Army veteran accused of threatening synagogue

A Nevada judge increased the bail for an Army veteran who was accused of threatening a synagogue. The man's father argued that his son has mental issues resulting from head injuries.