Drugs
Police Seize More Than $200 Million Worth of Meth Hidden in Sriracha SauceAustralian border officials seized a shipment of sriracha sauce from the U.S. that had more than $200 million worth of meth hidden inside, authorities said.
Authorities Warn Trick-or-Treaters About Drug Candy, Twitter Just Says "No"While authorities warn the public of the dangers of drug-laced candy this Halloween, some people say drugs are too expensive to be handing out to children.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Recalls Alprazolam Over 'Contamination Concerns'The drug company is pulling batches of the drug distributed between July and August 2019.
Sign of Schizophrenia Can Be Detected in Human Hair, Scientists SayScientists hope the discovery could help to make new treatments for the debilitating condition.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day LocationsOccurring semiannually, the event gives people a chance to make sure their prescription drugs don't fall into the hands of a loved one.
As Local Pharmacies Close, National Chains Become Many Americans' SourceAs one out of eight local druggists close, Americans turn to several large national chains to fulfill their prescriptions, sparking concerns about cost and clashing beliefs.
Minnesota Couple Face Charges After Police Find Functioning Cannon in HomeAgents also uncovered more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and 12 firearms.
Drug Use Linked to Hostility and Competitiveness in New StudyA new study from Spain's University of Cordoba suggests that young people who display a competitive or hostile personality are more likely to use illegal drugs.
Montana Men Arrested with $4.25 Million Worth of Marijuana Go FreeTwo Montana men arrested for possession of 900 pounds of marijuana had their charges dismissed when a judge ruled the seizure was illegal.
Marijuana Breath Tests Could Be Available by 2020The devices being developed are designed to look for evidence of tetrahidrocannabinol (THC) in the body—the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.
Inmate Dies After Setting Himself on Fire While Smoking Zombie Drug SpicePsychoactive drugs like Spice have become a serious problem in prisons, where authorities have struggled to stem their flow and use.
Brain Tissue Has Been Kept Alive and Functioning For Almost a MonthThe method developed by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research used a microfluidic device to stop tissue harvested from mice brains from drying out or drowning in fluid.
Brain Tissue Has Been Kept Alive and Functioning For Almost a MonthThe method developed by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research used a microfluidic device to stop tissue harvested from mice brains from drying out or drowning in fluid.
Does Legalizing Pot Increase Crime Rates?Researchers came to this conclusion after comparing monthly crime rates in Colorado and Washington to those of 21 states that haven't legalized pot for medical or recreational use.
The U.S. Wastes 25 Percent of Its Healthcare SpendingThe study, published in JAMA, is based on government reports, articles and peer-reviewed publications related to costs and savings estimates in six categories of waste, released between 2012 and 2019.
Sex, Drugs Fueled Syphilis Resurgence as Number of Reported Cases IncreasedSyphilis and other STDs are on the rise in the U.S. and drug use and unprotected sex may be to blame.
Oregon Woman Arrested for Allegedly Feeding Co-Workers Meth Bean DipCassandra Medina-Hernandez of Albany was arrested on Wednesday and faces several charges over the allegedly spiked bean dip.
Air Force Master Sergeant Arrested for Allegedly Selling Drugs and WeaponsMichael Reimers is currently assigned to the 99th Communications Squadron at Nellis Air Force in southern Nevada.
Shapeshifting Bacteria Change Form to Avoid Detection of AntibioticsThis enables germs to go under the radar and avoid being picked up by drugs.
Appalachian Opioid Strike Force Charges 13 in West Virginia Federal CourtThe Appalachian Region Prescription Opioid strike force filed federal charges against 13 people, including 11 doctors, in connection with the opioid crisis in the Appalachian region.
Democratic Donor Ed Buck Arrested After Third Man Overdoses in His HomeBuck is a wealthy white man with "a predatory and injurious system of soliciting black men and watching them cling to life," according to a lawsuit filed by the family of another man who overdosed at his house in 2017.
Who Owns Justify? Triple Crown Winner Allegedly Failed Drug TestA failed drug test should have resulted in a disqualification for the Kentucky Derby, making it impossible for him to win the Triple Crown.
Drug User Conducts Fake Raid to Steal Marijuana and Crystal MethDaniel Thomas, 36, and an accomplice dressed up as police to steal drugs, beating a victim so badly the real cops arriving on the scene thought he was dead.
Man Spends 82 Days in Jail After Customs Agents Mistake Honey for MethOnce I came out [of jail], all my insurance collapsed, my credit was destroyed—I lost my job, everything," says Leon Haughton. "They just left me a mess."
English Teacher Arrested After Police Find Explosives, Guns, Drugs in HomeMichael Masecchia, a teacher at a New York high school, is accused of drug trafficking going back 20 years.
Man Allegedly Forced to Run Naked Down the Street to Pay Off $350 Drug DebtDavid Sheppard, 42, told police in Myrtle Beach his dealer forced him to streak to pay off a $350 debt.
Cocaine Worth $1 Million Hidden in Bananas at Washington Safeway StoresDrugs were found stuffed inside boxes of bananas at Safeway stores in the cities of Woodinville, Bellingham and Federal Way, law enforcement said. The investigation continues.
Woman Wakes up in Freezer Two Days after Going to House Party in OhioEric Glaze, 41, was detained by deputies from the East Cleveland Police Department yesterday after the woman fled from his Glenmont Road home in a vehicle shortly before 10 a.m.
Mexico Judge Approves Recreational Cocaine Use in Landmark RulingThe Mexico United Against Crime campaign group has praised the decision which allows two people to take the drug under certain conditions.
