September 27, 2017 11 teens hospitalized after consuming gummy bears reportedly laced with THC La Porte County Police said 11 teenagers became ill and had to be hospitalized after they consumed gummy bears that were reportedly laced with THC, a substance associated and found in marijuana.
September 27, 2017 'True Blood' actor's death: How heavy drinking may damage heart health Actor Nelsan Ellis, who was well-known for his starring role on HBO’s “True Blood,” died Saturday at age 39 from heart failure, which his family claims was a result of his withdrawal from alcohol.
September 27, 2017 More than 60 overdose on synthetic marijuana Officials in a Pennsylvania town say they have treated more than 60 people who overdosed on synthetic marijuana over a weekend period.
September 27, 2017 Nevada's pot problem - what's happening in Vegas won't stay in Vegas Nevada has a problem. The supply of marijuana available for sale for recreational use has run out, with retailers simply running out of inventory. Demand has far exceeded what state officials forecasted.
September 27, 2017 Naomi Watts opens up about dad's heroin overdose, seeing new photo of him years after his death Actress Naomi Watts opened up about father's heroin overdose and seeing a photo of him smiling -- for the first time more than 40 years after his death.
September 27, 2017 Fentanyl overdose kills 10-year-old boy, authorities confirm A 10-year-old Miami boy is believed to have fallen victim to Florida’s opioid crisis, making him among the state’s youngest.
September 27, 2017 Mom shares harrowing addiction photos A mother’s bid to help others struggling with addiction has gone viral, after she shared harrowing before and after photos on her Facebook page urging others to seek help.
September 27, 2017 6-year-old boy revived with Narcan after possible overdose in New Hampshire A 6-year-old boy in New Hampshire is reported to be in stable condition after paramedics responding to a possible overdose call were forced to use Narcan on him.
September 26, 2017 Son of Nashville mayor dies of apparent drug overdose Nashville Mayor Megan Barry says her only child has died of an apparent drug overdose.
September 26, 2017 States plan Big Tobacco-style lawsuits against drug industry over opioid crisis More than two dozen states, cities and counties are suing the makers of prescription painkillers, claiming the industry misled physicians and the public about the risks of addiction.