‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, arrested by US authorities
The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.
The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.
Fentanyl overdose arrest: Mother reacts to Gwinnett County woman’s arrest
A Gwinnett County woman is facing a murder charge after police say the fentanyl-laced drugs she sold led to a man's fatal overdose.
A Gwinnett County woman is facing a murder charge after police say the fentanyl-laced drugs she sold led to a man's fatal overdose.
Fentanyl caused death of 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student, ME says
The official autopsy report is shedding more light on what happened to the 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student who died unexpectedly in early May.
The official autopsy report is shedding more light on what happened to the 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student who died unexpectedly in early May.
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,' expert says
Newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate a staggering 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023.
Newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate a staggering 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
Opioid epidemic: Cobb County DA vows action in overdose cases
The Cobb County District Attorney's office has issued an arrest warrant for a man who sold drugs to a teenager that led to a fatal overdose.
The Cobb County District Attorney's office has issued an arrest warrant for a man who sold drugs to a teenager that led to a fatal overdose.
Millions of dollars to pour into Georgia to combat opioid epidemic
The Georgia Opioid Settlement Advisory Commission's grant portal will begin accepting applications on Monday, April 15.
The Georgia Opioid Settlement Advisory Commission's grant portal will begin accepting applications on Monday, April 15.
‘Rock Doc’ sentenced: Tennessee nurse practitioner gets 20 years for illegally prescribing opioids
Jeffrey W. Young Jr., was sentenced Monday in federal court.
Jeffrey W. Young Jr., was sentenced Monday in federal court.
Buckhead drug bust nets $2 million in THC, other narcotics
A massive drug bust in Buckhead led to the seizure of more than $2 million in marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, methamphetamine, marijuana, and oxycodone.
A massive drug bust in Buckhead led to the seizure of more than $2 million in marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, methamphetamine, marijuana, and oxycodone.
California seizes record 62,000 pounds of fentanyl
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that operations supported by the California National Guard have resulted in the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, valued at about $649 million.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that operations supported by the California National Guard have resulted in the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, valued at about $649 million.
Oregon Democrats unveil bill to recriminalize drug possession
The lawmakers supporting the bill say it would allow police to confiscate drugs and reduce public drug use. It would also create new diversion opportunities with the aim of steering people toward treatment instead of jail.
The lawmakers supporting the bill say it would allow police to confiscate drugs and reduce public drug use. It would also create new diversion opportunities with the aim of steering people toward treatment instead of jail.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
'Enough to kill every American': DEA details just how bad the fentanyl crisis is in America
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Jan. 17. The agency is calling fentanyl the "deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced."
Dunwoody police track down drug dealer connected to deadly overdose
A Norcross man is charged with felony murder in connection to a fatal overdose in Dunwoody.
A Norcross man is charged with felony murder in connection to a fatal overdose in Dunwoody.
Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
Carroll County’s ‘aggressive crime unit’ takes down suspected fentanyl, meth trafficking operation
A team of law enforcement agencies in Carroll County arrested two people they say were involved in trafficking meth, fentanyl, and other dangerous drugs.
A team of law enforcement agencies in Carroll County arrested two people they say were involved in trafficking meth, fentanyl, and other dangerous drugs.
North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
China's Xi Jinping tells Biden as talks open: 'Planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed'
U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications.
U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications.