Opioid Crisis - Page 25

April 14, 2023

Biden admin announces criminal charges against Mexican cartel leaders over fentanyl smuggling

The Department of Justice announced a number of criminal charges and sanctions related to the production and smuggling of illicit fentanyl into the United States.

April 13, 2023

Ohio doctor acquitted of 14 patient deaths sues healthcare system, seeks $20M

William Husel, an Ohio doctor acquitted of 14 murder counts when patients died after being administered painkillers, has filed a wrongful prosecution lawsuit.

April 12, 2023

Texas police seize 3.1 million lethal doses of fentanyl in single traffic stop

State troopers seized enough fentanyl to kill 3.1 million people during a single traffic stop on Monday in Mission, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced.

April 11, 2023

New Hampshire to install over 700 overdose kits in public places

New Hampshire is planning to distribute over 700 "NaloxBox" drug overdose reversal kits to various public locations throughout the state.

April 11, 2023

White House outlines push to crack down on fentanyl flow, amid tensions with Mexico

The White House on Tuesday laid out additional actions it is taking to tackle the ongoing opioid epidemic., stressing international and private sector cooperation.

April 11, 2023

Nevada Senate debates harsher fentanyl penalties in response to largest overdose crisis in US history

The United States is in the midst of the largest overdose crisis in the country's history. Nevada's Senate committee is debating harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl.

April 8, 2023

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: If 'good old-fashion heroin' was back, life would be better, recovering addict says

Xylazine, also known as the zombie drug, has taken the nation by storm. See what Philadelphia looks like three years after becoming ground zero for tranq dope.

April 7, 2023

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Life would be better if ‘good old-fashion heroin’ was back

Xylazine, also known as the zombie drug, has taken the nation by storm. See what Philadelphia looks like three years after becoming ground zero for tranq dope.

April 6, 2023

Alabama lawmakers approve harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl

Lawmakers in Alabama approved harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl. The bill would make crimes punishable by up to life imprisonment.

April 5, 2023

Mexican president pleads for Chinese regime's help on fentanyl crisis, slams 'rude threats' from US

The president of Mexico is calling for help from Chinese President Xi Jingping in dealing with the ongoing flow of fentanyl from China through Mexico and into the U.S.