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The state of President Biden is weak, thanks to his fentanyl crisis

February 7, 2023

The state of President Biden is weak, thanks to his fentanyl crisis

Biden's chaos at the border has enabled a deluge of deadly drugs to sweep into and across America.

Oregon lawmakers consider cutting millions from addiction services after decriminalizing drugs

February 7, 2023

Oregon lawmakers consider cutting millions from addiction services after decriminalizing drugs

Two years into Oregon's first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law, policy makers are debating reinvesting addiction funds into cities and public safety.

European officials arrest 48 in connection to an encrypted app used as a secure channel for organized crime

February 6, 2023

European officials arrest 48 in connection to an encrypted app used as a secure channel for organized crime

Investigators searched over 70 properties across Europe and arrested 48 people connected to an encrypted app used as a secure channel for organized crime, including drug trades.

LA man pleads guilty to selling dozens of untraceable ghost guns, 17 pounds of meth

February 6, 2023

LA man pleads guilty to selling dozens of untraceable ghost guns, 17 pounds of meth

A man in Los Angeles, California, could face life in prison after pleading guilty to distributing 17 pounds of methamphetamine and dealing 89 firearms without a license.

Potential fentanyl vaccine, test kits a 'great breakthrough' to combat synthetic opioid deaths

February 5, 2023

Potential fentanyl vaccine, test kits a 'great breakthrough' to combat synthetic opioid deaths

Certified physician Dr. Frita Fisher discusses the recent advancement made by researchers in their development of a potential fentanyl vaccine.

Fentanyl vaccine poised to be game changer in fight against addiction

February 5, 2023

Fentanyl vaccine poised to be game changer in fight against addiction

Internal medicine physician Dr. Frita Fisher joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the recent medical advancement that researchers may have developed a potential fentanyl vaccine.

Federal court orders new trial for Wyoming doctor accused of overprescribing medication

February 3, 2023

Federal court orders new trial for Wyoming doctor accused of overprescribing medication

A federal court has ordered a new trial for a Wyoming doctor who was accused of overprescribing medication, due to the nature of instructions given to jurors during his trial.

Recreational marijuana sales in Missouri officially begin

February 3, 2023

Recreational marijuana sales in Missouri officially begin

Recreational marijuana sales in Missouri have officially begun Friday after the state's health department gave out dispensary permits early. Missouri is now the 21st state to sell pot.

FDA warns of bacterial contamination in Indian manufacturer's eyedrops

February 3, 2023

FDA warns of bacterial contamination in Indian manufacturer's eyedrops

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned of eyedrops manufactured by India's Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt Ltd., which are connected to drug-resistant bacterial infections.

Overdose record in Maine is set for the 3rd straight year with over 700 deaths

February 3, 2023

Overdose record in Maine is set for the 3rd straight year with over 700 deaths

Over 700 people died of overdoses in Maine in 2022. This is the third consecutive year that the overdose record was set in the state. In 2020, 504 people died of overdoses in Maine.