November 1, 2022 Fetterman praised Oregon for decriminalizing small amounts of hard drugs like meth and heroin in 2020 John Fetterman praised Oregon in 2020 after voters approved a measure to decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs like heroin, meth, cocaine and ecstasy.
November 1, 2022 Investigation into Nebraska accident that killed 6 reveals driver was drunk A 26-year-old Nebraska man crashed a car killing six people last month. Toxicology reports show that the driver was drunk at the time of the accident.
October 27, 2022 Maine doctor busted by strike force for illegally prescribing opioids A Maine doctor became the first to be arrested this week by the New England Prescription Opioid Strike Force for allegedly prescribing drugs without justification.
October 27, 2022 States aim to reduce drug overdose numbers In 2021, we saw over 100,000 deaths from drug overdoses. Now, advocates and state leaders are trying to reduce this number by making it easier to get Narcan and fentanyl test strips.
October 26, 2022 Washington, California authorities arrest 11 for allegedly trafficking enough fentanyl to kill 132K people Authorities in Washington and California arrested 11 people in connection with a massive scheme to traffic dangerous drugs from Mexico to the U.S.
October 26, 2022 Seattle officials propose offering gift cards to meth addicts to encourage sobriety as drug overdoses surge Seattle council members have proposed rolling out a “contingency management” program that would offer gift cards to those addicted to meth who are enrolled in a sobriety course.
October 23, 2022 Matthew Perry spent $9 million 'trying to get sober' as 'Friends' star details public battle with addiction Matthew Perry said he spent "probably $9 million trying to get sober" while battling a substance abuse addiction to both drugs and alcohol for decades.
October 20, 2022 Man who assaulted US Rep. Lee Zeldin to be released into rehab The man charged with assaulting Republican U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin during a campaign in New York will be released from jail and into an alcohol treatment program.
October 20, 2022 CA parents arrested for child endangerment after 2-year-old son overdoses on fentanyl The parents of a child who overdosed on fentanyl have been arrested on child endangerment charges. Detectives found methamphetamine and fentanyl in the couple's trailer.
October 20, 2022 After fentanyl killed her soulmate, recovering drug user fights to end stigma of addiction Gwen Dudley seeks to end the stigma and shame around addiction and to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl after her partner, Paul Duffy, overdosed.