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Mississippi March 15, 2023

Fentanyl testing materials will be legalized in Mississippi

Mississippi is legalizing materials that will allow people to test illegal drugs to ensure they are not laced with fentanyl. The bill will become law on Jul. 1.

North Carolina March 15, 2023

North Carolina Senate approves increased drug distribution penalties

The North Carolina Senate approved an increase in penalties for drug dealers whose distribution causes a fatal overdose. The bill creates felony offenses for deaths caused by drugs.

Mexico March 15, 2023

Mexico’s Defense Department finds 1.8 million fentanyl pills in border city

Authorities found 1.8 million fentanyl pills and 880 pounds of meth at a stash house in a border city of Tijuana. The pills were likely going to be smuggled into the U.S.

Digital Originals March 15, 2023

2-year-old girl overdoses on suspected fentanyl in Oregon

A 2-year-old girl believed to have overdosed on fentanyl had no pulse when police rushed to her aid, administering two doses of the overdose-reversing Narcan.

Asia March 15, 2023

Indonesian authorities arrest 4 foreigners for trying to smuggle drugs into the country

Four foreigners were arrested by Indonesian authorities for trying to smuggle drugs into the country. A Nigerian who swallowed dozens of methamphetamine filled capsules was arrested.

Media March 15, 2023

DEA aware of Mexican pharmacies selling fentanyl-laced pills for more than three years: Report

U.S. officials were reportedly aware Mexican pharmacies have sold fentanyl-laced medications for years, killing American tourists, according to a new report.

Texas March 15, 2023

Texas man sues 3 women who helped ex-wife get abortion pills in first-of-its-kind case

A Texas man is taking his ex-wife's friends to court, claiming they helped helped her obtain medication to terminate her pregnancy without his knowledge, breaking state law.

Drugs March 14, 2023

Laguna Beach USD joins growing list of California schools to keep overdose reversal drug on campus

More California schools are starting to keep Narcan, a drug used to prevent accidental drug overdoses, on campus as the use of opioids in schools continue to rise.

South America March 14, 2023

Colombian navy seizes mystery submarine with more than ton of cocaine, 2 lifeless bodies on board

Nearly 3,000 pounds of cocaine worth about $87 million were located in a submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, the Colombian navy announced.

US March 14, 2023

Veru to proceed with late-stage study of COVID pill despite FDA snub

Veru has decided to proceed with a late-stage study of a COVID pill despite a health regulator declining to authorize it. The oral drug treats high-risk patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Kentucky March 14, 2023

Medical marijuana proposal gains momentum in Kentucky

After years of running into a roadblock, Kentucky's medical marijuana proposal is gaining momentum. The bill cleared a Senate committee with support from a key Republican leader.