HEALTH March 22, 2023 Fentanyl is even deadlier when mixed with xylazine (or 'tranq'): What you must know now Here’s what you need to know about xylazine — also known by its street name “Tranq” — which is increasingly being mixed with fentanyl and other opioids to create a highly deadly drug.
Opioid Crisis March 22, 2023 Blinken says cartels control parts of Mexico, as AMLO downplays fentanyl smuggling Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed on Wednesday that Mexican drug cartels control parts of the country, not the Mexican government, in response to questions.
Nevada March 20, 2023 US lawmakers pushing harsher fentanyl penalties as deadliest overdose crisis in country's history continues The United States is facing the deadliest overdose crisis in the history of the country. Lawmakers are pushing for harsher penalties for fentanyl possession to combat the crisis.
Digital Originals March 18, 2023 Overdoses continue to fuel sales for the Sacklers — the family accused of igniting the opioid crisis Mundipharma has pushed its overdose reversal product abroad while its owners, the Sackler family, faces accusations of igniting the opioid epidemic in America.
Seattle March 17, 2023 Fifth lawsuit filed against Snapchat by Seattle-based law firm A so-called "Snapchat Drug Cartel" has allegedly contributed to the deaths of at least nine minors according to a new lawsuit filed this week in Los Angeles.
Mexico March 17, 2023 Mexican president says lack of 'hugs and embraces,' not drug cartels, to blame for fentanyl crisis The president of Mexico says "a lack of hugs and embraces" are to blame for the ongoing U.S. fentanyl crisis, which kills tens of thousands of Americans each year.
Indiana March 17, 2023 Indiana woman pleads guilty in 2-year-old's fentanyl death Kiara Johnson, 23, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, pleaded guilty to neglect charges after her son, 2, and daughter, 3, ingested fentanyl pills, killing the former and sickening the latter.
California March 16, 2023 Schools stockpile Narcan as overdose deaths skyrocket: California mom blames Biden border policies Fourteen school districts in Orange County now have the overdose-reversing drug on hand as drugs continue to pour into the U.S. from the southern border.
OPINION March 16, 2023 Why I fear as a doctor that spring break 2023 will be the most dangerous ever Spring break in 2023 is different from even a few short years ago. Fentanyl is a danger to our kids, and there's more. The mental health of our children is also fragile.
Mexico March 15, 2023 Mexico’s Defense Department finds 1.8 million fentanyl pills in border city Authorities found 1.8 million fentanyl pills and 880 pounds of meth at a stash house in a border city of Tijuana. The pills were likely going to be smuggled into the U.S.
Drugs March 14, 2023 Laguna Beach USD joins growing list of California schools to keep overdose reversal drug on campus More California schools are starting to keep Narcan, a drug used to prevent accidental drug overdoses, on campus as the use of opioids in schools continue to rise.