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September 4, 2023

Arizona man arrested after toddler dies with narcotic found in his system: police

Surprise, Arizona, resident Roderick Begay, 37, was charged with manslaughter, child abuse and endangerment over the death of a toddler who had narcotics in his system.

September 3, 2023

MS-13 and Mexican Mafia leader sentenced to 17 years for massive trafficking of meth, cocaine across border

MS-13 leader Nelson Alexander Flores, aka 'Mula,' was sentenced to 210 months for moving more than 100 pounds of meth and cocaine per month.

September 2, 2023

Texas A&M receiver arrested for drug possession 1 day before season opener, suspended indefinitely

Texas A&M freshman wide receiver Micah Tease was arrested for drug possession the night before he was to make his college football debut.

September 1, 2023

Oregonians support ending drug decriminalization amid rising overdoses, 'radicalized social justice movement'

A new poll reveals that the majority of citizens in Oregon believe the 2020 ballot initiative to decriminalize drugs has increased homelessness and should be repealed.

August 31, 2023

Generic versions of Vyvanse released to address ADHD medicine shortage in US

Numerous pharmaceutical companies initiated the distribution of generic alternatives to Takeda Pharmaceutical's Vyvanse amid an ongoing shortage of the ADHD medication in the U.S.

August 31, 2023

Marijuana recommendation by US health agency hailed as first step to easing restrictions

HHS submitted a suggestion to the DEA concerning marijuana policy, a move that Senate leaders praised as an initial stride towards relaxing federal constraints on the substance.

August 31, 2023

White House announces additional $450 million in funding to fight opioid epidemic

The White House announced an additional $450 million in funding for initiatives across the country to tackle the ongoing fentanyl and opioid epidemic.

August 31, 2023

Maine woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in fentanyl overdose of her 14-month-old son

Ashley Malloy has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her 14-month-old son. Her son fatally overdosed on fentanyl, leading to the discovery of $700K worth of drugs.

August 31, 2023

Airstrike on southern Syria hits alleged drug factory

An airstrike struck Thursday at an alleged drug manufacturing facility in southern Syria, close to the border with Jordan. There is currently no information regarding casualties.

August 31, 2023

Biden official details admin's 'laser-focused' strategy to mitigate fentanyl crisis

National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the action the Biden administration has taken to combat the opioid crisis as overdose deaths soar.