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."
Florida woman suffers brain damage after allegedly given overdose of fentanyl during dental visit: report
A fentanyl exposure leaves woman with brain damage during an "unnecessary" dental surgery, a lawsuit alleges.
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."
Film warns of fentanyl overdose danger
FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with the parents who lost their 22-year-old son to fake Percocet pills.
Film warns of fentanyl overdose danger
FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with the parents who lost their 22-year-old son to fentanyl concoction disguised as Percocet.
Freehab closure leaving human trafficking survivors, substance users homeless
A shutdown of a San Fernando Valley rehab center is prompting a desperate push to open a new facility for survivors of human trafficking and/or substance abuse.
Freehab closure prompts push to open new facility
A shutdown of a San Fernando Valley rehab center is prompting a desperate push to open a new facility for survivors of human trafficking and/or substance abuse.
These new California laws take effect January 2024
Here is a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning January 1, 2024.
Fentanyl overdose lawsuit against Snapchat can move forward in landmark case, judge says
Families of more than 60 young people originally filed the lawsuit against Snapchat in October 2022. A Los Angeles judge just advanced a handful of allegations made in the suit.
'Cocaine delivery service' busted in Ventura County, 8 arrested
Eight members of the 'delivery service' were arrested, including some of the drivers who deputies said had prepackaged cocaine on them.
Virginia students treated after eating gummies from bag with fentanyl residue, sheriff's office says
A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.
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.
Fighting Fentanyl: Sammy's Law paves the way for digital protection and parental control
Sam Chapman and Dr. Laura Berman have been fighting for "Sammy's Law" since the death of their son from a fentanyl overdose. They say a drug dealer reached out to their son on social media, and gave him drugs laced with fentanyl. Sammy's Law is set to be presented to Congress this week.
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.
Newsom's plan to crack down on flesh-eating 'zombie drug' known as 'tranq'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his plan Tuesday after a growing number of 'tranq' deaths across the state.
Man accused of running 'same-day delivery' fentanyl, cocaine operation
Erick Estrada, known by some as "Franco" or "Freddy Hook," is accused of running an operation that involved "same-day delivery" of cocaine and fentanyl-laced pills.
2 SoCal men charged with using darknet to sell drugs in all 50 states
Omar Navia of Los Angeles and Adan Ruiz of Garden Grove have pleaded not guilty to selling fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Man sentenced in California's first fentanyl-homicide case gets called a 'piece of ****' by victim's dad
A man who was convicted in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case was sentenced to 15 years to life behind bars. This comes as Vicente David Romero was found guilty in the death of a 26-year-old mother of three.
Efforts continue to get TREAT California initiative on ballot
There's a new initiative to bring psychedelic-assisted therapy to California, but it's going to require one million voter signatures to get it on the ballot.