Drugs
Florida Woman Brings Meth into Court, Claims it Was Makeup—Police
Tessa B. Lilly was caught in possession of the substance shortly after 10 a.m. on November 7 when she entered the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center.
Sweet Tea With Drugs Inside Allegedly Found at Fast Food Restaurants
Customers at McDonald's and Jimmy John's may have consumed sweet tea laced with drugs. In one case, the drugs were allegedly still in the bag.
China Sentences Fentanyl Smuggler to Death in Bid to Appease Trump
Trump has repeatedly called on China to do more to stem the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where it is helping drive the opioid crisis.
Man Confesses to Killing Ex Because He Thought They Were TV Characters
Joseph Slider was smoking PCP and watching television with ex-wife Mary Ellen when the drug convinced him that she was a character on the show who had killed his mother.
Man Sentenced for Attempting to Use Drone to Drop Drugs Into Prison
"The smuggling of drugs into the state prison is an ongoing battle," Sheriff W.E. Bozeman of Georgia's Mitchell County said in a press release.
Police Seize More Than $200 Million Worth of Meth Hidden in Sriracha Sauce
Australian 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 Say
Scientists hope the discovery could help to make new treatments for the debilitating condition.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Locations
Occurring 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' Source
As 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 Home
Agents also uncovered more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and 12 firearms.
Drug Use Linked to Hostility and Competitiveness in New Study
A 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 Free
Two 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 2020
The 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 Spice
Psychoactive 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 Month
The 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 Month
The 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 Spending
The 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 Increased
Syphilis 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 Dip
Cassandra 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 Weapons
Michael Reimers is currently assigned to the 99th Communications Squadron at Nellis Air Force in southern Nevada.
Shapeshifting Bacteria Change Form to Avoid Detection of Antibiotics
This enables germs to go under the radar and avoid being picked up by drugs.
Appalachian Opioid Strike Force Charges 13 in West Virginia Federal Court
The 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 Home
Buck 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 Test
A 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 Meth
Daniel 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 Meth
Once 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 Home
Michael Masecchia, a teacher at a New York high school, is accused of drug trafficking going back 20 years.