Drugs - Page 93

May 22, 2024

Daily marijuana use surpasses alcohol in the US for the first time, data shows

Survey data reveals that in 2022, millions of Americans reported daily or near-daily marijuana use, surpassing those who reported daily alcohol consumption.

May 21, 2024

Judge Judy says she knows 'how we got here' as some major cities are now engulfed in crime

Judge Judy Sheindlin pinpoints 'ridiculous' policies she says punishes victims, and criticizes wayward DAs amid violent crime in major U.S. cities.

May 21, 2024

Drunk, pregnant Michigan mom of 4 smashes into 16 pedestrians, killing 2: police

Ashley Monroe, 35, drunkenly plowed into a group of 16 pedestrians, half of them under the age of 8, then fled the scene on Saturday, Michigan prosecutors said. Two victims died at the scene.

May 20, 2024

'Most ruthless' Mexican cartels operate in all 50 states, bring turf wars to US: DEA

Mexico's "most powerful and ruthless" cartel - The Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG)- operates in all 50 state and is competing with a rival cartel in the US, the DEA said

May 18, 2024

Virginia teacher busted for drugs in 2nd grade classroom, husband arrested in parking lot

A second-grade teacher at a Virginia school was arrested Thursday after she was found to be under the influence and suspected narcotics were allegedly found in her classroom.

May 17, 2024

‘Inhumane’: Utah mom slaps drug company with lawsuit after suffering COVID vaccine trial injuries

Brianne Dressen shared with Fox News Digital why she decided to file a lawsuit against AstraZeneca after taking part in the drug company's COVID-19 vaccine trial.

May 16, 2024

Biden administration begins formal rulemaking process to downgrade marijuana to less dangerous drug

The Justice Department announced that the attorney general under the Biden administration filed to have the process started of downgrading marijuana to a less dangerous drug.

May 16, 2024

Thai pro-cannabis advocates rally as government moves to recriminalize

Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rallied at the health ministry in response to the prime minister's stated intention to recriminalize cannabis.

May 15, 2024

US Capitol Police find bag of cocaine in 'heavily trafficked' hallway of Washington, DC headquarters

The U.S. Capitol Police is investigating after a bag that was found inside the agency’s headquarters tested positive for cocaine, officials announced.

May 15, 2024

CDC data shows decrease in fatal overdoses across the US, but experts remain cautious

The CDC has reported a decrease in fatal overdoses in the U.S. last year, marking the second annual decline since the onset of the national drug death epidemic.