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West Virginia March 19, 2024

WV Supreme Court to issue landmark ruling on whether opioid distribution can cause a public nuisance

A federal appeals court asked the West Virginia Supreme Court whether opioid distribution could cause a public nuisance under state law as WV reviews a lawsuit against drug companies.

HEALTH March 16, 2024

Amid kratom overdose claims, groups call for regulation, better testing of drug

As the FDA warns of risks associated with kratom, advocates claim there is ‘misinformation’ surrounding the natural herbal drug's role in fatal overdoses.

Drugs March 15, 2024

Blinken calls for increased global cooperation to police synthetic drugs as worldwide overdose rates rise

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for greater international cooperation to fight synthetic drug trafficking as global drug use and overdose rates rise.

VIDEO March 7, 2024

Parents who lost son to a fentanyl overdose to attend Biden's State of the Union

Deric Kidd and his wife Kathy joined 'Fox & Friends First' alongside Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, to discuss their son's tragedy and what can be done politically in order to prevent more drug-related deaths. 

Ohio March 4, 2024

Ohio foundation poised to disburse millions in opioid settlement money

Ohio is preparing to allocate millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds to community and government organizations. These settlements intend to address the opioid crisis.

Washington March 4, 2024

Washington lawmakers advance bill to address opioid crisis among Native tribes

The WA House unanimously passed a bill that would bring millions of dollars to Native tribes in Washington state to address the ongoing opioid crisis.

Oregon February 28, 2024

Oregon nurse could face dozens of lawsuits for switching fentanyl drips with tap water

The first lawsuit against Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in OR seeks up to $11.5 million on behalf of a patient who died after a nurse replaced his fentanyl drip with tap water.

Hunter Biden February 27, 2024

Scathing details reveal why Biden appears 'silent' on China's role in fentanyl crisis: book

A new book out Tuesday alleges that the Biden administration’s relative “silence" on the fentanyl crisis is due to the Biden family’s connections to China.

Oregon February 22, 2024

Oregon jail faces federal lawsuit after 22-year-old inmate dies during opioid withdrawal

An Oregon man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and negligence in the death of his daughter while she was in custody at the county jail.

Central America February 20, 2024

Former Honduran leader to stand trial for allowing drug trafficking in exchange for millions from cartel

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez will stand trial after being arrested for allowing drug cartels to traffic in exchange for millions of dollars.

Washington February 16, 2024

Washington Senate approves $8M to combat addiction among Native Americans, but some say it is not enough

The Washington Senate unanimously approved a bill that would provide $8 million in funding annually to combat addiction among Native Americans in the state.