California middle school student arrested for bringing fentanyl to school, causing employee to overdose
Police responded to the junior high after the school reported that a student was in possession of about 150 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet.
Police responded to the junior high after the school reported that a student was in possession of about 150 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet.
Paulding County woman hosts community event in memory of brother who overdosed on drugs
A Paulding County woman who lost her brother to a drug overdose, hosted a community event for International Drug Overdose Awareness Day.
A Paulding County woman who lost her brother to a drug overdose, hosted a community event for International Drug Overdose Awareness Day.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Judge rules CVS, Walgreens and Walmart owe 2 Ohio counties $650M in opioids suit
The Ohio counties convinced the jury that the three pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication.
The Ohio counties convinced the jury that the three pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication.
Georgia deputy saves man's life after traffic stop
The deputy said they spotted the pickup truck speeding on Georgia Highway 16 on Tuesday night.
The deputy said they spotted the pickup truck speeding on Georgia Highway 16 on Tuesday night.
Massive multi-agency drug bust started with a traffic stop, sheriff says
A traffic stop turned into a multi-agency drug investigation. It involved local, state and federal agencies searching locations in three separate counties.
A traffic stop turned into a multi-agency drug investigation. It involved local, state and federal agencies searching locations in three separate counties.
Public health officials offer free Narcan, training as overdose cases spike
Police and public health officials in Gwinnett County have reported an uptick in overdose cases with at least 41 in the last 18 days.
Police and public health officials in Gwinnett County have reported an uptick in overdose cases with at least 41 in the last 18 days.
Officials warn of spike in drug overdoses in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County officials are warning residents about a spike over overdoses in recent weeks.
Gwinnett County officials are warning residents about a spike over overdoses in recent weeks.
Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
After 107,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2021, Atlanta pharmacist pushes for better access to Narcan
In 2021, the CDC says 107,000 Americans died from a drug overdose, the highest number on record.
In 2021, the CDC says 107,000 Americans died from a drug overdose, the highest number on record.
Dahlonega man faces felony murder charges in Gainesville fentanyl overdose death
Joshua Chad Evans, 32, of Dahlonega, has been charged with felony murder and felony possession of a Schedule II drug with intent to distribute.
Joshua Chad Evans, 32, of Dahlonega, has been charged with felony murder and felony possession of a Schedule II drug with intent to distribute.
Lauren Boebert introduces bill to classify fentanyl as weapon of mass destruction
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, a freshman representing Colorado’s 3rd district, is pushing to classify the synthetic opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, a freshman representing Colorado’s 3rd district, is pushing to classify the synthetic opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
With fatal overdoses at a record high, Georgia moves to decriminalize fentanyl test strips
In 2021, 107,000 Americans died from a fatal overdose. Now, states like Georgia are moving to legalize test strips that could help drug users determine whether the substance they are using contains potentially deadly fentanyl.
In 2021, 107,000 Americans died from a fatal overdose. Now, states like Georgia are moving to legalize test strips that could help drug users determine whether the substance they are using contains potentially deadly fentanyl.
CBP: Woman tried to cross border with condom filled with fentanyl pills in her vaginal cavity
A woman was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 0.006 pounds of fentanyl that was wrapped inside a condom the woman placed inside her vaginal cavity.
A woman was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 0.006 pounds of fentanyl that was wrapped inside a condom the woman placed inside her vaginal cavity.
'Always be cautious': Fentanyl, cocaine pills disguised as Tylenol seized by Ohio police
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Teen charged with murder after 12-year-old San Jose girl dies of fentanyl overdose
The 16-year-old sold the drugs to the girl in 2020. Dalilah Julianna Mederos Guerrero died shortly after consuming three-quarters of a single pill, prosecutors said. The girl became the youngest person to fatally overdose in the county that year, according to the DA.
The 16-year-old sold the drugs to the girl in 2020. Dalilah Julianna Mederos Guerrero died shortly after consuming three-quarters of a single pill, prosecutors said. The girl became the youngest person to fatally overdose in the county that year, according to the DA.
Georgia opioid task force resumes in-person meetings, faces grim data
The COVID-19 pandemic, health experts believe, has only intensified the country's opioid crisis with decreased funding for recovery programs and virtual-only support.
The COVID-19 pandemic, health experts believe, has only intensified the country's opioid crisis with decreased funding for recovery programs and virtual-only support.
Jury finds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.