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UW declined to correct misleading info on puberty blocker study after fawning media coverage

Emails from University of Washington staff reveal that the school chose not to respond to "concerning" information in a study critics argued was misleading.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.