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California man convicted of second-degree murder for running down off-duty fire captain while on drugs

A Southern California man was convicted of second-degree murder on Wednesday for fatally running down an off-duty fire captain in Mission Viejo, California, while under the influence of drugs in November 2018.

'The Hills' star Jason Wahler talks sobriety journey and why he doesn't blame show for addiction issues

Wahler spoke to Fox News in honor of September being National Recovery Month.

Mental health exam ordered for supermarket shooting suspect

A judge on Tuesday ordered a state mental health evaluation for the man accused of killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in March to determine whether he is competent to proceed with the case.

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.

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

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.

Hot 'Scot' Wheels: Dad spent lockdown year Instagramming photos of son's toy cars in real world settings

Ross Burns spent the past year posting photos of his son's toy cars on Instagram to get him out of the house during lockdown.

Marine who criticized military leaders over Afghan exit said he was ordered to undergo mental health screening

A U.S. Marine officer who was relieved of his command for breaking rank and calling out the brass over the chaotic and deadly evacuation of American troops from Afghanistan in which 13 service members were killed said Monday that he was ordered to undergo a mental health screening.

Max Lucado and Andrea Lucado: COVID worries – 4 practices that will help your pre-teen overcome anxiety

I don’t have to tell you that because of COVID-19, our world has changed dramatically. Thanks to the vaccines, we’re beginning to get out into this new world to discover what comes next. And it’s a little scary.

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.