Houston man sentenced for hiding meth worth $500K in speaker box
Officials said they learned Martin Carreno, 32, back in March 2022 was expecting a large shipment of meth and when investigators searched his home found 9 kg hidden inside a speaker box.
Georgia mom who lost son to drug overdose speaks out on opioid crisis
After losing her son to a drug overdose, Cammie Wolf Rice transformed her grief into a mission to prevent other families from enduring the same tragedy.
FDA approves nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
Rainbow fentanyl: Ohio AG warns of ‘death disguised as candy’
Authorities in Ohio are issuing another warning about the so-called “rainbow fentanyl" after hundreds of these pills were seized near Columbus.
Record seizure of fentanyl, opioids in largest international darknet trafficking operation
A total of 288 arrests were made, 117 firearms, 850 kg of drugs, 64 of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced narcotics were seized as well as $53.4 million in cash and virtual currency.
Corpus Christi man who hid meth in air freshener faces life sentence
Authorities said they first found Sean Graham, 57, at a local restaurant, who "appeared nervous and soon admitted he had methamphetamines in his truck." Shortly afrerward, a warrant was executed to search his home.
‘Benadryl’ keyword removed from TikTok search after deadly viral challenge
What parents need to know about dangerous TikTok challenges and how to control their children’s access to these terrible trends.
Acclaimed journalist Ioan Grillo to speak on 'Fentanyl Crisis and Cartel Violence' in Houston
Grillo highlights the overlooked link between gun trafficking, and the drug war in his book: “Blood Gun Money" and during a visit to Houston, hopes to share his eye-opening accounts while also shedding light on the impact of fentanyl.
Ioan Grillo to speak on 'Fentanyl Crisis and Cartel Violence' in Houston
Acclaimed journalist Ioan Grillo has examined the drug crisis in Mexico for more than 20 years have always tried to make sense of it all. And during a visit to Houston, hopes to share his eye-opening accounts while also shedding light on the impact of fentanyl.
Major Narcotics unit established in Harris County DA's office to target fentanyl dealers
As law enforcement officials continue cracking down on the ongoing drug battle in and around the Greater Houston Area, new strategies will be implemented to tackle the problem head-on.
Major Narcotics unit established in DA's office to target fentanyl dealers
(FULL PRESS CONFERENCE) “I am confident we can save lives by targeting the profiteers of death for the most severe punishment the law allows and diverting addicts into treatment instead of prison," DA Kim Ogg said in a statement.
Major Narcotics unit established in DA's office to target fentanyl dealers
“I am confident we can save lives by targeting the profiteers of death for the most severe punishment the law allows and diverting addicts into treatment instead of prison," DA Kim Ogg said in a statement.
Ohio boy, 13, overdoses on Benadryl in deadly TikTok challenge: family
"Our world has absolutely got out of control," Jacob Steven's grandmother said,.
FDA approves over-the-counter use of Narcan Nasal Spray
A drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose is now more accessible. The FDA approved the Narcan Nasal Spray for over-the-counter sales.
Law enforcement officials preparing for drug threats in Florida ahead of spring break
Thousands of spring breakers are expected to hit Florida beaches over the next few weeks and with Fentanyl showing up more in party drugs, police have a warning for students, and the dealers who target them.
New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies'
'Tranq dope,' a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, is causing overdoses in major cities like Philly.
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
The impact behind making Narcan available for over-the-counter use
We’re getting closer to a life-saving drug being available over the counter. Dr. Michael Weaver, Professor of Psychiatry and a Substance Use Disorder Specialist with UT Health Houston helps explain its impact.
Pentagon warns US military members to avoid poppy seeds, citing impacts on drug tests
Eating poppy seeds can impact your drug test, the Pentagon warns.
University of Houston researchers working on anti-fentanyl vaccine
Researchers at The University of Houston are working on a vaccine to take on the crisis of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.