August 28, 2023 WV Gov. Justice appoints 5 to opioid fund distribution board Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday announced the appointment of five people to a private opioid fund distribution board.
August 28, 2023 Oral surgeon convicted of feeding former patient painkillers in toxic romance: 'Watched her deteriorate' A dentist has been convicted in his girlfriend's 2022 murder after prosecutors say he poisoned her with drugs that are typically only accessible in a medical environment.
August 25, 2023 Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today The National Survey of Drug Use and Health reported that people over age 65 are eclipsing their kids and grandkids in experimenting with marijuana today. Health experts share cautions.
August 23, 2023 Florida 5-year-old boy dies after ingesting cocaine, fentanyl while mom was dealing in narcotics: Police A young mother was charged with aggravated manslaughter after her 5-year-old son died from ingesting fentanyl and cocaine while she was dealing narcotics.
August 23, 2023 FDA cracks down on companies that sell unauthorized vapes to kids: ‘We will hold anyone accountable’ The FDA has sent warning letters to 15 companies for selling “unauthorized e-cigarette products" — otherwise known as vapes — disguised with kid-enticing designs, according to a press release.
August 23, 2023 CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: The place where police do nothing as addicts shoot up David Oh, the Republican candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, shared how years of failed city policies have eliminated police officers' power in Kensington.
August 23, 2023 Airline passenger who helped save man from fentanyl overdose calls for planes to be equipped with Narcan Drew Ashley details how he saved another Southwest passenger overdosing on a flight from Baltimore to Florida and urges Narcan be made available on planes.
August 22, 2023 Good Samaritan saves man from overdosing on a flight The Life Saviours’ Drew Ashley shares his experience saving a man from overdosing while on a Southwest flight with ‘America’s Newsroom.’
August 21, 2023 Vapes disguised as school supplies worry authorities and prompt warnings as items pour into US from China A Chicago police officer is warning parents and teachers to be on the lookout for drugs that don’t always look like drugs — highlighters in particular as well as other everyday items
August 19, 2023 Bradley Cooper says he’s ‘lucky’ to have remained sober for 19 years "A Star is Born" actor Bradley Cooper said recently that he's been sober for nearly 20 years now, which he said had "nothing to do with fame."