Drugs - Page 202

February 17, 2023

Michigan nurse who allegedly let toddler die while on meth loses license

Judith Sobol of western Michigan has had her nursing license revoked following allegations that she let a three-year-old girl die while she was under the influence of methamphetamines.

February 17, 2023

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer says American residents on the southern border ‘need help’

House border delegation member Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., says cartels cause ‘desperation’ in those who live on the U.S.-Mexican border.

February 17, 2023

The world is watching Biden admin's 'weakness' on the border: Rep. Jen Kiggans

Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., discusses the border crisis.

February 16, 2023

Mexico claims largest synthetic drug lab bust to date

Mexico has claimed its largest synthetic drug lab bust to date on Tuesday. Mexican soldiers seized over half a million fentanyl pills and hundreds of pounds of powdered fentanyl.

February 16, 2023

Maine Department of Public Safety nominates new leaders for state's Drug Enforcement Agency, fire marshal

Maine officials nominated new leaders for the state's Drug Enforcement Agency and fire marshal. The fire marshal candidate is Rich McCarthy and the MDEA candidate is Rick Desjardins.

February 16, 2023

US states considering the legalization of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use

Many states are considering legalizing psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use. Legalizing research on the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin has also been discussed.

February 16, 2023

New prison data blows up narrative that low-level drug offenders are filling up US prisons: experts

Only 3.2% of state prisoners are locked up for drug possession, which three experts say flies in the face of the argument that prisons are overflowing with low-level offenders.

February 15, 2023

Another star dead in LA: Former child actor Austin Majors latest victim of California drug, homeless crisis

The death of former child actor Austin Majors due to a suspected fentanyl overdose is the latest tragedy attributable to California's drug and homelessness crises.

February 15, 2023

Texas Rep. Crenshaw blasts Biden on border, fentanyl as dealer accused of role in overdose deaths arrested

Jason Xavier Villanueva, a 22-year-old man described as the "bulk source and distributor of 'M30' pills containing fentanyl" in Carrollton, Texas, was arrested on Wednesday.

February 15, 2023

Virginia Senate quashes bill allowing murder charges for drug dealers

Virginia Senate Democrats have defeated a bill allowing drug dealers to be eligible for murder charges. This is the second vote on the legislation this session.