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April 11, 2023

White House outlines push to crack down on fentanyl flow, amid tensions with Mexico

The White House on Tuesday laid out additional actions it is taking to tackle the ongoing opioid epidemic., stressing international and private sector cooperation.

April 11, 2023

Nevada Senate debates harsher fentanyl penalties in response to largest overdose crisis in US history

The United States is in the midst of the largest overdose crisis in the country's history. Nevada's Senate committee is debating harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl.

April 8, 2023

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: If 'good old-fashion heroin' was back, life would be better, recovering addict says

Xylazine, also known as the zombie drug, has taken the nation by storm. See what Philadelphia looks like three years after becoming ground zero for tranq dope.

April 7, 2023

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Life would be better if ‘good old-fashion heroin’ was back

Xylazine, also known as the zombie drug, has taken the nation by storm. See what Philadelphia looks like three years after becoming ground zero for tranq dope.

April 6, 2023

Alabama lawmakers approve harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl

Lawmakers in Alabama approved harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl. The bill would make crimes punishable by up to life imprisonment.

April 5, 2023

Mexican president pleads for Chinese regime's help on fentanyl crisis, slams 'rude threats' from US

The president of Mexico is calling for help from Chinese President Xi Jingping in dealing with the ongoing flow of fentanyl from China through Mexico and into the U.S.

April 5, 2023

FDA approves overdose reversal drug, first responders say it could save lives

Doctors and first responders say making the opioid reversal drug Narcan available over the counter could help lower the number of people dying from overdoses.

March 31, 2023

Police union manager in California allegedly imported illegal opioids from India, Hong Kong, Singapore

The executive director of a San Jose police union was charged with importing illegal opioids such as valeryl fentanyl from Asia and Europe.

March 28, 2023

Anti-addiction drug buprenorphine may cut risk of future fatal overdose by 62%: study

Researchers found that receiving buprenorphine after a nonfatal opioid overdose was associated with a 62% reduction in the risk of subsequent opioid overdose death.

March 28, 2023

Texas Sen. Cornyn tears into Mayorkas over fentanyl, border crisis: ‘You should be fired’

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, hit DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the crisis at the southern border and the continued fentanyl flow into the U.S.