Opioid Crisis - Page 47

August 24, 2022

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.

August 23, 2022

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.

August 22, 2022

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.

August 21, 2022

Mothers who lost children to fentanyl poisonings demand action on drug crisis: 'Most serious issue' US faces

Mothers who lost their children to fentanyl overdoses are demanding action to mitigate the opioid crisis on 'Fox & Friends Weekend' as overdose deaths surge

August 19, 2022

Fentanyl crisis hits Alaska: 'We're seeing growing addiction'

The number of deadly fentanyl overdoses in Alaska has been increasing since 2018. The biggest spike came last year, when there were 253 overdose deaths.

August 18, 2022

Fentanyl crisis hits Alaska: 'We're seeing growing addiction'

The number of deadly fentanyl overdoses in Alaska has been increasing since 2018. The biggest spike came last year, when there were 253 overdose deaths.

August 18, 2022

Gov. Tony Evers' spending plan for opioid settlement hits obstacle in Wisconsin Legislature

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' spending plans for a multi-state opioid settlement have been blocked by the Republican-controlled budget committee.

August 18, 2022

White House announces funding for youth substance abuse programs to tackle 'overdose epidemic'

The White House is announcing $12.4 million in grants to stop youth substance abuse programs across the United States, as the administration faces the opioid crisis.

August 17, 2022

Colorado has already seized more fentanyl in 2022 than all previous years combined

Colorado authorities have reportedly seized more fentanyl this year than in all previous years combined, a trend reflected in other illicit narcotics.

August 11, 2022

Walgreens contributed to San Francisco opioid crisis: judge

A federal judge upheld San Francisco's claim that Walgreens is partially responsible for the California city's opioid crisis.