States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Newton County launches state's first free naloxone vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
Newton County has introduced the state's first vending machine dispensing free naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses, accessible 24/7 at the detention center.
Newton County has introduced the state's first vending machine dispensing free naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses, accessible 24/7 at the detention center.
Massive drug bust in Paulding County: Meth, fentanyl, and firearms seized
Authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, and 14 firearms during a drug bust in Paulding County, leading to the arrest of John Burch.
Authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, and 14 firearms during a drug bust in Paulding County, leading to the arrest of John Burch.
Gainesville man indicted for fentanyl overdose death in Habersham County
A Gainesville man has been indicted and arrested in connection with the January fentanyl overdose death of a 27-year-old Habersham County resident.
A Gainesville man has been indicted and arrested in connection with the January fentanyl overdose death of a 27-year-old Habersham County resident.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
Cobb County to disburse $7.9M in opioid settlement funds to combat crisis
Millions of dollars to combat the opioid crisis are soon to be disbursed to help address the opioid epidemic.
Millions of dollars to combat the opioid crisis are soon to be disbursed to help address the opioid epidemic.
Georgia man gets 16-year sentence in major fentanyl distribution case
A Lizella man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for attempting to distribute nearly two kilograms of fentanyl.
A Lizella man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for attempting to distribute nearly two kilograms of fentanyl.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
Six men sentenced in major Atlanta drug trafficking bust linked to Mexico
Six men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Six men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.
Coast Guard offloads nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego bust
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego on April 24, 2025, part of a months-long effort to disrupt maritime drug smuggling in the Pacific.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego on April 24, 2025, part of a months-long effort to disrupt maritime drug smuggling in the Pacific.
Drugs, illegal firearms found during traffic stop in Fayette County
A Fayette County deputy has been credited with making a major drug bust.
A Fayette County deputy has been credited with making a major drug bust.
Rome woman sentenced to over five years for fentanyl distribution
A Rome woman has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.
A Rome woman has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Massive drug bust at Atlanta airport: Over 40 lbs. of meth and fentanyl seized
Authorities made a massive drug bust at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport late last week.
Authorities made a massive drug bust at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport late last week.
Carroll County confronts fentanyl's deadly toll
Carroll County held its third Annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit.
Carroll County held its third Annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit.
Mexico extradites notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, other cartel leaders to US
Mexico has extradited dozens of drug cartel figures to the U.S., including Rafael Caro Quintero -- who was behind the kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.
Mexico has extradited dozens of drug cartel figures to the U.S., including Rafael Caro Quintero -- who was behind the kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.
CIA uses drones to sniff out cartels and fentanyl labs in Mexico: US official
The intelligence gathered is provided to the Mexican government because it has the authority to act on the information.
The intelligence gathered is provided to the Mexican government because it has the authority to act on the information.
Early adult deaths rising in US: COVID-19, drug overdoses major causes
A study done by the University of Minnesota (U of M) found that early adult deaths are on the rise in the U.S., with COVID-19 and drug overdoses being the main causes.
A study done by the University of Minnesota (U of M) found that early adult deaths are on the rise in the U.S., with COVID-19 and drug overdoses being the main causes.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."