May 17, 2023 Tennessee sheriff suspects drug overdose in deaths of 2 high school students Tennessee police suspect that a drug overdose is responsible for the two teenagers who were found dead at a high school and a third who was hospitalized.
May 17, 2023 Blue state lawmakers pass drug possession bill in rush to avoid decriminalization deadline Washington lawmakers settled on a compromise drug possession bill, avoiding a July 1 deadline that would have decriminalized hard drugs in the northwest state.
May 16, 2023 Washington state Senate approves bill that keeps drugs illegal, boosts housing and treatment The Washington state Senate approved a bill that keeps drugs illegal and boosts resources for housing and treatment. It is seen as a compromise between GOP and Democratic leaders.
May 16, 2023 Los Angeles cannabis dispensaries sell illegal mushrooms: report Several cannabis dispensaries in Los Angeles sell illegal "magic mushrooms" as the California state legislature debates whether to decriminalize the psychedelic drug.
May 15, 2023 Fentanyl fuels string of deadly weekend overdoses in Portland, Oregon Police in Portland, Oregon, said at least eight people died from suspected drug overdoses over the weekend. Six of the eight deaths were likely related to fentanyl.
May 15, 2023 Man's death in Vermont holding cell ruled overdose on 3 different hard drugs Darrell Jones' death in the custody of Bennington, Vermont police was ruled an accident after he was found to have overdosed on a combination of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin.
May 15, 2023 Heavy pot use linked to schizophrenia, particularly in young men: Study Heather Bacchus, whose son was a heavy marijuana user and died by suicide, describes how his usage affected his life as a study finds young adult pot use is at an all-time high.
May 15, 2023 Study reveals heavy marijuana use is linked to schizophrenia Laura Stack, whose son died from suicide, joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss how marijuana use ruined her child's life after his tragic death.Â
May 15, 2023 Cases of marijuana laced with fentanyl increasing, says Washington doctor There is an increase in cases of marijuana laced with fentanyl in numerous states, according to a Washington doctor, making it far more potent.
May 12, 2023 Ohio bodycam footage captures suspects hiding in dryer, under blankets during drug bust Elyria Police Department on Ohio arrested seven individuals during a drug bust at a home May 6, with bodycam footage showing suspects trying to hide in clothes dryers and under blankets.