Opioid Crisis - Page 2

April 9, 2026

New ‘safer opioid’ delivers pain relief without addiction risk in early tests

An experimental opioid alternative called DFNZ achieved effective pain relief in mice without addiction risk or breathing suppression, a study found.

April 7, 2026

Drug-soaked paper is killing inmates amid reports of prison smuggling trends

Synthetic cannabinoids smuggled into U.S. jails on drug-soaked paper are reportedly linked to fatal overdoses among incarcerated individuals nationwide.

April 6, 2026

Suspect in ICE custody after fentanyl, cocaine hits deputy in face

A Wisconsin deputy fell ill after airborne fentanyl and cocaine hit her face while she inventoried an illegal immigrant suspect's cash, authorities said.

April 2, 2026

Fatal drug combination sparks alert as 'rhino tranq’ spreads across US

The CDC and White House issued a health advisory about medetomidine, a deadly veterinary sedative known as rhino tranq, found in illegal fentanyl.

March 28, 2026

SOUTH CAROLINA AG WILSON: Fentanyl is a national security threat — follow the Chinese money

South Carolina AG Alan Wilson says apps like WeChat and its Chinese counterpart Weixin enable fentanyl money laundering, calling the crisis a national security threat.

March 26, 2026

'Gas station heroin' banned in another state amid nationwide crackdowns

Connecticut has banned tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin," classifying it as Schedule I as 14 states crack down on the addictive substance.

February 3, 2026

RFK Jr unveils $100M effort to tackle addiction, homelessness and mental illness

RFK Jr. announces $100 million federal investment to combat addiction and homelessness through recovery programs, drawing on his 43-year journey.

January 17, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Secure border brings plummeting overdose deaths, but don't expect Trump to get credit

Drug overdose deaths reportedly dropped by 37,000 from 2022 peak under Trump administration policies, with border security allegedly playing a key role.

January 2, 2026

Experimental vaccine could save thousands of lives per year, scientist claims

The first-ever fentanyl overdose prevention vaccine could save thousands of lives annually, with human trials beginning in early 2026 after animal studies.

December 1, 2025

Trump sign 'Bruce's Law' to help combat fentanyl crisis

Greg Swan, who founded Fentanyl Fathers, joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss how he is using the loss of his son to help other kids and his take on the president's personal support for the cause.