Will California's Proposition 36 counter theft and drug crimes?
Voters in the state of California will have the opportunity to roll back a decade-old criminal justice reform measure and toughen punishments for theft and drug crimes in the state.
Ace Hardware store owner, 'one tough mother,' confronts overdose crisis after losing son to fentanyl
Michelle and Jeff Leopold, who own six Ace Hardware stores in California, lost son Trevor, 18, to fentanyl. Theirs and other "heartware" stories are shared for company's 100th anniversary.
Flight attendants use security privileges to smuggle millions in drug money out of US: federal prosecutors
A group of New York-based flight attendants has been accused of using employees-only TSA access to smuggle over $8 million in drug money out of the country.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk defends ketamine use as beneficial for investors
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk, who leads Tesla, SpaceX and the social media platform X, said his use of prescription ketamine is beneficial for investors in an interview posted online.
Social media giant Meta under investigation for alleged drug sales on its platforms: WSJ
Tech giant Meta, parent company of social media apps Facebook and Instagram, is being probed by federal authorities related to the sale of illicit substances via its platforms.
Dr. Drew warns over marijuana studies revealing 'extremely worrisome' data
Marijuana has become "a different drug," Dr. Drew Pinsky warns, as cannabis use has been linked to higher chances of developing schizophrenia or bipolar disorders.
Rite Aid to close hundreds of stores in bankruptcy: report
Retail pharmacy Rite Aid is reportedly in talks to close as many as 500 stores as the Philadelphia-based company plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a report.
Narcan nasal spray is available for over-the-counter purchase in US: ‘Lifesaving drug’
Narcan (naloxone) is now available for purchase over the counter (OTC), without a prescription, in all U.S. states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Here are details.
CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Businesses setting up 'booby traps' for protection
In Kensington's open-air drug market, some businesses struggle to entice prospective customers as drug users loiter or pass out on their front stoops.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Purdue Pharma bankruptcy deal protecting Sackler family from lawsuits
The Supreme Court on Aug. 10, 2023, temporarily blocked a bankruptcy deal that would protect the Sackler family, who owns Purdue Pharma, manufacturer of Oxycontin, from lawsuits.
Texas attorney general's office, Walmart reach $168M settlement deal over retailer's role in opioid crisis
The Attorney General's office in Texas reached a $168 million settlement with Walmart over its role in the opioid crisis, including marketing, selling and dispensing opioids.
LARRY KUDLOW: Drugs destroy lives
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow reacts to Brooklyn's new free vending machine that distributes "crack pipes, Narcan to treat overdoses, along with condoms, tampons, nicotine gum, first aid kits and lip balm."
Sackler family granted immunity from Purdue OxyContin lawsuits
The billionaire owners of bankrupt OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma have been granted liability protection against lawsuits seeking damages over the opioid crisis.
Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental
The Lavenir family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Airbnb, a rental owner, and the prior renter after their 19-month-old daughter died due to fentanyl exposure.
UPS employees in Texas charged with trafficking cocaine
Two UPS employees are part of a group of five accused of trafficking cocaine in southern Texas. Law enforcement seized approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine.
Opioid antidote Narcan should be available over the counter, FDA panel says
A panel urged the FDA to give final approval to a plan that would make Narcan, the nasal version of the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, available over the counter.
Walgreens to pay $83M to West Virginia in opioid settlement
Walgreens has agreed to pay $83 million to the state of West Virginia to settle a lawsuit claiming the pharmacy chain contributed to the opioid crisis.
Seattle Credit Union to shut down locations over crime, cratering foot traffic
Two branches of the Seattle Credit Union are closing in the city due to declining foot traffic and safety concerns. The credit union will close the branches in February.
Oklahoma announces another $226 million in settlements over opioid epidemic
Oklahoma announced new settlements totaling $226.1 million with three pharmacy chains and a drug manufacturer over the opioid epidemic on Wednesday.
Narcan maker gets fast-tracked for over-the-counter nasal spray
FDA fast tracks opioid reversing nasal spray, Narcan, for over-the-counter approval, hoping to combat the fentanyl crisis with this life saving medication.