August 27, 2021 California looking into paying drug addicts to stay sober Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California's leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober.
August 25, 2021 Nicotine, prescription drug misuse climbed among American youth amid pandemic: study Overall rates of drug use among American adolescents held stable six months into COVID-19 pandemic, however shifting trends indicated an uptick in nicotine and prescription drug misuse while alcohol use fell.
August 18, 2021 San Francisco DA faces second recall effort as residents 'fed up' with progressive 'zero consequence' policies A second recall effort launched against San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin demonstrates how residents are "fed up" with his progressive policies, a leader of the prominent local police union tells ӣƵ.
August 11, 2021 California deputy trainee exposed to fentanyl, collapses in harrowing video A San Diego sheriff’s deputy trainee was exposed to fentanyl and would’ve died had his partner not jumped into action to save his life, newly released video shows.
August 7, 2021 New York City park sees rampant drug use amidst complaints from residents, new records reveal Regular visitors to Patterson Playground in the Bronx have long complained about the rampant drug use there — and now they have data to show just how bad the situation is.
August 6, 2021 Louisiana mom charged with murder after allegedly taking fentanyl, breastfeeding 4-day-old daughter A Louisiana mom is facing second-degree murder charges in her newborn’s death after allegedly taking fentanyl before breastfeeding.
August 2, 2021 The Weeknd says he's 'sober lite' The Weeknd describes himself as “sober lite” after years of using hard drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms.
July 28, 2021 Communities hope to combat record drug overdose deaths reported amid coronavirus pandemic Drug overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 in 2020, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
July 28, 2021 Geraldo calls for legalizing marijuana 'in every corner of this country' to curb fentanyl overdoses Geraldo Rivera called for the complete legalization of recreational marijuana in the hopes of offering a safer alternative to fentanyl, which continues to spread havoc through the United States at record pace.
July 27, 2021 Rikers inmate steals log book to complain about ‘outrageous’ lack of guards Rikers Island inmates are looking for guards in all the wrong places.