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States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case

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.

June 17, 2025 11:01am EDT
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth

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.

May 12, 2025 12:12pm EDT
North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops

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.

May 6, 2025 6:03pm EDT
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'

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.

March 21, 2025 2:36pm EDT
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids

Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids

The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."

January 18, 2025 12:03pm EST
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study

Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study

A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.

October 23, 2024 11:20am EDT
CA drug bust: $1.7 million worth of fentanyl seized, some found in packages of raw meat

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.

October 8, 2024 3:14pm EDT
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say

'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.

July 26, 2024 6:37pm EDT
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,' expert says

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.

June 16, 2024 5:37pm EDT
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme

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.

June 14, 2024 10:21pm EDT
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports

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.

May 15, 2024 6:25pm EDT
'One and only deadly mistake': Family says fentanyl claimed Scottsdale teen's life

'One and only deadly mistake': Family says fentanyl claimed Scottsdale teen's life

Fentanyl-related deaths are continuing to climb across Maricopa County, and a family says one of the drug's latest victims was a 17-year-old Scottsdale boy.

March 21, 2024 12:27am EDT
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'

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.

January 21, 2024 10:00am EST
Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'

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."

January 11, 2024 3:37pm EST
North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people

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.

December 12, 2023 1:55pm EST
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake

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.

December 4, 2023 9:17pm EST
Drug dealer blamed for fentanyl-laced heroin death of Michael K. Williams gets 5 years in prison

Drug dealer blamed for fentanyl-laced heroin death of Michael K. Williams gets 5 years in prison

In a letter to the judge, Cruz, who had been an electrician, said he was addicted to drugs and was selling them to support his habit and pay his bills.

October 11, 2023 8:18am EDT
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report

Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report

Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis

August 27, 2023 9:16am EDT
Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police

Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police

The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.

June 23, 2023 10:18am EDT
More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths

More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths

Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.

June 8, 2023 11:01am EDT
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