Cobb County's $6M boost for opioid abatement
Cobb County has millions of dollars that will soon be used to combat the opioid crisis.
CA drug bust: $1.7 million worth of fentanyl seized, some found in packages of raw meat
Inside a cooler, officers found multiple packages of carne asada beef, which were used to conceal the 11 pounds of fentanyl.
Texas man hides fentanyl in child's toy, faces nearly a decade in prison
A Dallas man was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, including stashing the drugs inside his child’s stuffed bear.
‘Potentially lethal' dose of meth found in candy donated to charity, police say
Someone donated candy containing “a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine” to a charity, authorities said.
In Ryan's Name: Mother champions free Narcan distribution in metro Atlanta
Efforts continue in metro Atlanta to provide free Narcan, the drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Rock Doc’ sentenced: Tennessee nurse practitioner gets 20 years for illegally prescribing opioids
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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."