Drugs
San Francisco mayor abandons public meeting after protester throws brick
The brick struck a high school girl who had been due to participate in the meeting hosted by Mayor London Breed, and a 26-year-old woman was arrested.
Woman looks unrecognizable after going teetotal and beating crack addiction
Abi Feltham, 35, has battled mental health issues, alcohol and drug addiction, but has now found peace.
I taught in San Francisco. Children are trained to be offended
Among adults, virtue signaling seems very common here.
Man faces amputation after 24-hour drug-fueled sex marathon
The German tourist is still in the hospital in Italy, over a week after being admitted with septic shock.
Woman–who once weighed 414lbs–explains how Ozempic has changed her life
"It was definitely incredibly draining thinking about my weight every second of every day all my life," said Schwitz.
Republican councilman shown on video in crack arrest resigns
Cranston, Rhode Island Mayor Kenneth Hopkins praised his fellow Republican for making "the right decision to step down."
Caitlyn Jenner backs Marjorie Taylor Greene filing to impeach Mayorkas
"[Thousands] of illegal aliens, tons of drugs & even terrorists cross our border every day," Greene tweeted as she announced the impeachment articles.
Video shows Republican council member passed out in car before crack arrest
City councilman Matthew R. Reilly is facing calls to resign after he was arrested in possession of crack laced with fentanyl.
"I got PTSD and discovered the truth about my sexuality"
My own trauma led to a life-changing discovery about who I am.
Children's book author accused of murdering husband
Kouri Darden Richins, whose recently published book on grief was inspired by the 2022 death of her husband, has been arrested following a police investigation.
After a Decade, Marijuana Legalization Is Not Going Well
It is time for a new approach that focuses on prevention, awareness, and treatment—not on addiction for profit.
"I'm a doctor, I hid my opioid addiction for 10 years"
One of the biggest problems with addiction is that people are very good at hiding it from themselves.
Fentanyl overdose deaths more than tripled over past few years
A CDC report has found that between 2016 and 2021 deaths from fentanyl-related overdoses rose from 5.7 deaths per 100,000 people to 21.6.
Washington governor forces lawmakers to reconsider drug crime bill
The Washington Legislature could not reach a compromise on statewide drug laws during its last day of session in April, prompting a special session.
Pain Relief Without Opioids: Alternative Treatments That Work
Most doctors and other health experts agree that opioids should be a last resort for managing pain.
"Our Tommy died of an opioid overdose. We can't lose another generation"
Losing her son to addiction turned this mother into an advocate for people with substance abuse disorders.
Homeland Security sued over Prince Harry visa and drugs: "Favoritism"
Prince Harry's visa records and drug use are the subject of a lawsuit that cites his description of his frostbitten penis and his roasting by "South Park."
I can't afford a lawyer to get my daughter back home
"I'd do anything to get her back home but it feels like everyone is working against us."
Bam Margera's brother says his addiction got "violent" amid missing reports
Police in Pennsylvania have issued an arrest warrant for the "Jackass" star following claims of a violent confrontation with his brother.
Bam Margera's brother gives clue to his whereabouts as star remains missing
Pennsylvania State Police have issued an arrest warrant for the "Jackass" star over a "physical confrontation."
Ketamine could help treat severe traumatic brain injuries in children
Children with severe traumatic brain injury are at risk of dying or neurologic impairment. But despite decades of research, treatment options remain limited.
No War in Mexico, Even if Drug Cartels Are Terror Groups
In the wake of the recent kidnapping and murder of U.S. citizens in Matamoros, Mexico, several prominent politicians have called for the designation of Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and the subsequent deployment of U.S. military forces to fight them.
Half of Americans want Prince Harry's visa reviewed after drugs admission
Despite 51 percent saying Harry was right to reveal his history with drugs in "Spare," more than half of respondents in a new poll want his visa reviewed.
San Francisco crime crisis in spotlight after Whole Foods closure
The supermarket chain's flagship Downtown store has been forced to close amid staff safety fears—just a year after opening its doors.
Prince Harry's book omits crucial detail about tabloid drugs sting
Prince Harry said he was thrown "under the bus" to "bolster the sagging reputation of" King Charles III, but court filings suggest an additional consideration.
Pit bull's reaction after stealing owner's gummies seen 9m times: "Busted"
"Homie chasing starlight around the rings of saturn right now, he not hearing none of that," wrote one user of the stoned pit bull.
What Prince Harry's lawyers said about drugs 7 months into U.S. life
Prince Harry is under pressure over his U.S. visa application after describing taking drugs like cocaine and cannabis in his book "Spare."
What You Need to Know Before Taking Ozempic
It's reasonable to say that without "anti-obesity" drugs, a minimal reduction in caloric intake and a modest increase in activity will not only deliver results but likely improve upon them significantly.
Trenton Lehrkamp update: Parents of kids involved in abuse may face charges
"So we're not taking anything off the table. We're looking at this investigation from a holistic point of view," Police Interim Chief O'Neal Jackson said.
We Need to Rethink Who Delivers Drug Prevention Programs
Rather than police, teachers or mental health professionals should deliver drug prevention programs.