Jury trial of opioid makers, distributors begins in New York
The lawsuit — filed by Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the New York attorney general — accuses some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies and distributors of fueling the opioid epidemic. The litigation is the first of its kind in the nation in which a jury rather than a judge will decide the outcome.
The lawsuit — filed by Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the New York attorney general — accuses some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies and distributors of fueling the opioid epidemic. The litigation is the first of its kind in the nation in which a jury rather than a judge will decide the outcome.
Nassau County renews fight against opioid crisis
The Nassau County Police Department announced the reengagement of Operation Natalie, which was founded three years ago in honor of Natalie Ciappa, a Massapequa teen who died of an overdose.
The Nassau County Police Department announced the reengagement of Operation Natalie, which was founded three years ago in honor of Natalie Ciappa, a Massapequa teen who died of an overdose.
CVS sued for ‘role’ in opioid epidemic by Kentucky’s attorney general
Kentucky’s attorney general is coming after CVS, alleging the company played a role in the state’s opioid addiction woes.
Kentucky’s attorney general is coming after CVS, alleging the company played a role in the state’s opioid addiction woes.
Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
NY state troopers find big stash of fentanyl in car
Police arrested a 39-year-old woman who had several bags of the highly addictive and potentially lethal synthetic drug known as fentanyl inside her car.
Police arrested a 39-year-old woman who had several bags of the highly addictive and potentially lethal synthetic drug known as fentanyl inside her car.
DA: Long Island doctor murdered patients by writing prescriptions
A doctor from Long Island is accused of writing prescriptions for opioid addicts that he met in a parking lot, a donut shop, and an empty Radio Shack.
A doctor from Long Island is accused of writing prescriptions for opioid addicts that he met in a parking lot, a donut shop, and an empty Radio Shack.
Researchers look at psychedelics to treat addiction and depression
NYU's new Center for Psychedelic Medicine aims to use psychedelics to reduce dependency on alcohol, mitigate major depression, and also ease the anxiety and discomfort associated with terminal illnesses.
NYU's new Center for Psychedelic Medicine aims to use psychedelics to reduce dependency on alcohol, mitigate major depression, and also ease the anxiety and discomfort associated with terminal illnesses.
TV host Dr. Laura Berman's son dies after apparent overdose
Television therapist Dr. Laura Berman is demanding justice after her son died of an apparent overdose. The grieving family believes her son bought drugs from someone on Snapchat.
Television therapist Dr. Laura Berman is demanding justice after her son died of an apparent overdose. The grieving family believes her son bought drugs from someone on Snapchat.
Drug cartels adapt to pandemic; use 'coronavirus' as heroin brand, DEA says
Fentanyl, a potent opioid, and meth, a highly addictive street drug, are fueling a national surge in overdose deaths.
Fentanyl, a potent opioid, and meth, a highly addictive street drug, are fueling a national surge in overdose deaths.
Fake business housed industrial-scale meth, fentanyl lab, Mexican officials say
Soldiers and police in Mexico have seized an industrial-scale meth and fentanyl lab that was so big it startled investigators.
Soldiers and police in Mexico have seized an industrial-scale meth and fentanyl lab that was so big it startled investigators.
Free Narcan available at New Jersey pharmacies for 3 days
The drug, commonly known as Narcan, will be free to residents Thursday through Saturday at more than 300 pharmacies across the state.
The drug, commonly known as Narcan, will be free to residents Thursday through Saturday at more than 300 pharmacies across the state.
Former LA Angels employee charged in connection to fatal fentanyl overdose of Tyler Skaggs
A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged Friday by federal authorities in Texas for distributing fentanyl in connection to the deadly overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, court documents revealed.
A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged Friday by federal authorities in Texas for distributing fentanyl in connection to the deadly overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, court documents revealed.
Police across the country offer to test drugs for coronavirus, but not everyone finds it funny
Law enforcement agencies across the country are posting tongue-in-cheek PSAs offering to test meth for the coronavirus.
Law enforcement agencies across the country are posting tongue-in-cheek PSAs offering to test meth for the coronavirus.
Opioid settlement still elusive as lawyers for some state and local governments criticize it
State attorneys general are finding a national settlement over the toll of opioids to be elusive, as some lawyers for state and local governments are renewing public criticism of the proposed deal with a group of companies led by the nation's largest drug distributors.
State attorneys general are finding a national settlement over the toll of opioids to be elusive, as some lawyers for state and local governments are renewing public criticism of the proposed deal with a group of companies led by the nation's largest drug distributors.
Police: Woman uses heroin, overdoses, man pours hot water over her body
A woman who police say used heroin, overdosed and had hot water poured all over her in an attempt to wake her up, died 6 days after the incident.
A woman who police say used heroin, overdosed and had hot water poured all over her in an attempt to wake her up, died 6 days after the incident.
Police issue warning after Hello Kitty-shaped drugs in candy box found on street
"Parents please remind your kids the dangers of picking stuff up off the streets."
"Parents please remind your kids the dangers of picking stuff up off the streets."
Insys founder John Kapoor gets 5.5 years in prison for orchestrating opioid scheme
The founder of an Arizona pharmaceutical company was ordered to spend 5 1/2 years in prison Thursday for orchestrating a bribery and kickback scheme prosecutors said helped fuel the opioid crisis.
The founder of an Arizona pharmaceutical company was ordered to spend 5 1/2 years in prison Thursday for orchestrating a bribery and kickback scheme prosecutors said helped fuel the opioid crisis.
DEA seized a woman's bag of cash at an airport; it was her dad's life savings
Terry Rolin is a 79-year-old retired railroad engineer. For years, he squirreled away whatever extra cash he had. But rather than put it in a bank, he hid it in a box in his basement. Now it is gone. It wasn't stolen. The federal government took it all and intends to keep it. Here is why.
Terry Rolin is a 79-year-old retired railroad engineer. For years, he squirreled away whatever extra cash he had. But rather than put it in a bank, he hid it in a box in his basement. Now it is gone. It wasn't stolen. The federal government took it all and intends to keep it. Here is why.
Deal will let more companies make overdose antidote spray
More companies could begin making an easy-to-use version of an opioid overdose antidote under a deal announced Thursday by New York's attorney general.
More companies could begin making an easy-to-use version of an opioid overdose antidote under a deal announced Thursday by New York's attorney general.
Florida paramedics revive infant who overdosed while left unattended
A 10-month-old girl had to be revived by South Florida paramedics after she overdosed on a drug she found on a bed, authorities said.
A 10-month-old girl had to be revived by South Florida paramedics after she overdosed on a drug she found on a bed, authorities said.