August 24, 2022 NIH study finds young Americans using more marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs than ever before Americans between the ages of 19 and 30 are using more marijuana and hallucinogens, but fewer opioids, according to a National Institute for Health study.
August 24, 2022 New York experiences sharpest drop in life expectancy out of all 50 states and DC, new CDC data shows New York experienced the highest decline in life expectancy in the nation in 2020, largely due to the coronavirus and the spike in overdose deaths during pandemic-era lockdowns.
August 24, 2022 Fentanyl deaths overwhelm US morgues Opioid-related deaths in Cook County, Illinois, have nearly tripled since 2015. The Coroner's Office added extra morgue space, but has concerns if the deadly trend continues.
August 24, 2022 Finnish police will not take action against PM Sanna Marin over partying videos despite complaints Finnish police said Wednesday that they would not take any action regarding Prime Minister Sanna Marin's partying videos despite receiving three complaints.
August 23, 2022 New Jersey man indicted in interstate fentanyl mailing operation A New Jersey man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of thousands of fentanyl pills at mailing facilities in Staten Island.
August 23, 2022 NYC politician’s grandson rearrested by feds after girlfriend’s shooting amid fears he’d flee on private jet Steven Molinaro, grandson of former Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro, was re-arrested on new federal counts Tuesday at a court hearing for a state attempted murder charge.
August 23, 2022 Newsom vetoed legal drug injection sites because it 'wouldn't play well in Iowa': Leo Terrell Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ contributor Leo Terrell rips California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his "selfish" motive behind vetoing drug injection sites in cities like San Francisco.
August 23, 2022 Rapper Fetty Wap faces at least 5 years in prison for drugs "Trap Queen" rapper Fetty Wap is facing at least five years in jail after pleading guilty to a conspiracy drug charge.
August 22, 2022 California’s Newsom vetoes bill that would have allowed legal drug injection sites California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have legalized opioid injection sites in major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
August 22, 2022 Arizona border officials net staggering amount of fentanyl pills at Nogales Arizona border officials at the Nogales Port of Entry seized a large quantity of fentanyl and other narcotics hidden inside an 18-wheeler tractor trailer.