Drugs
Woman With 110 Pounds of Meth Stuffed Inside Car Arrested
Arrest follows a series of large meth haul seizures in recent days.
Exclusive: Border Mission at 'High Risk of Failure' Without More Support
Defense Department documents obtained by Newsweek show U.S. Northern Command sent an urgent request for additional U.S. forces.
Poor Economic Incentives Have Left Doctors Without New Antibiotics
Medical researchers have known for decades that the pipeline for new drugs to stave off bacterial infections would one day run dry. That day is now at hand.
We're Running Out of Effective Drugs to Fight Off an Army of Superbugs
Antibiotics have saved countless lives over the years, but as deadly bacteria grow immune, those miracle drugs stop working.
2020 Budget Seeks to Slash Funding for Border Drug Detection by 90 Percent
"We're balancing a very complex mission that's mutlifaceted," said Robert Perez, deputy commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency.
Penis Extensions Are 'Ineffective and Risky,' Study Finds
Men have suffered complications including disfigured genitalia.
Mexico Wants to Decriminalize Drugs, and for the U.S. to Do the Same
Mexico's plan points to the failure of the decades-long international war on drugs.
Shrimp Are Testing Positive for Cocaine and Scientists Don't Know Why
Scientists also found ketamine and a banned pesticides in shrimp.
Exclusive: Intel Report Refutes Trump Claim About Terrorist Border Threat
The report does suggest that violence from Mexican cartels against Defense Department personnel working on the southwest border could increase.
Here's Where 2020 Candidates Stand on Marijuana
"It's very encouraging to see so many presidential candidates taking a position in line with what the American people want," Matthew Schweich, deputy director of the Marijuana Policy Project, told Newsweek.
Venezuela Sanctions Don't Stop Cocaine Flow to U.S.
Venezuela's political and economic crisis has led to a massive uptick in cocaine-carrying flights.
Most Abortions Happen Before 13th Week of Pregnancy
At least half of pregnancy terminations involve drugs rather than surgery, research has found.
Trump Thinks New Tariffs Can Stop Migrants and Drugs
"Mexico understands that we're going to close the border or I'm going to tariff the cars," the president said.
Why MDMA Could Be Used to Treat PTSD
MDMA is known to produce pro-social effects in humans.
Cruise Ship Passengers Caught With Massive Cocaine Haul
The drugs had a street value estimated at more than $2 million, police said.
CBP Seizes Over $4.3 Million in Drugs at Arizona Port
Almost 350 pounds of heroin, methaphetamine, cocaine and a substance suspected to be fentanyl were confiscated in three seizures.
Opioid Crisis and Mass Incarceration Intimately Linked
We can begin to curb both of them if we give inmates the medical care and support programs that they need.
Trump's Emergency Declaration an 'Unfortunate Decision'
"I don't think that the emergency declaration law was written to deal with things the president asked the Congress to do and then the Congress didn't do," said Republican Senator Roy Blunt.
Cocaine Worth $19 Million Found in Pineapple Shipment
After a physical inspection by CBP officers, 450 packages of what was later determined to be cocaine was confiscated.
Tennessee Man Who Left $22,000 Tip Was Drunk: Police
The suspect made "bizarre statements about giving away his child on Facebook," an arrest affidavit said.
Russian Trolls Promoted Anti-Vaccination Propaganda
The same Russian trolls who attempted to provoke racial tensions and influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election were also responsible for spreading propaganda against vaccinations.
CDC Blames Increase in Teen Tobacco use on E-Cigarettes
The CDC said the increase "erased past progress" in reducing youth tobacco product use.
MDMA to Be Used in Trauma Treatment in Israel
MDMA has been illegal in the U.S. since 1985, but clinical trials have showed that the drug enhances the treatment of PTSD.
Kamala Harris Explains Support for Legalizing Marijuana
Asked about reports that she was opposed to the legalization of marijuana, Kamala Harris joked: "Half my family is from Jamaica. Are you kidding me?"
Man Eats Weed Candy, Scary Visions Cause Heart Attack
The man called his family to tell them he thought he was dying.
WHO Recommends Downgrading Cannabis Classification
Cannabis is currently classified as a schedule IV drug under international law, placing it in the same category as heroin.
Veterinarian Admits to Implanting Heroin in Puppies
Andres Lopez Elorez jailed for six years for crimes committed during "dark chapter" in his life.
Nootropics: Do 'Smart Drugs' Really Work?
Nootropics are drugs and supplements believed to boost memory, concentration, motivation and other brain functions.
Next Major Marijuana Exporter Will Be in Middle East
Exports from medicinal cannabis are expected to bring in about $1 billion in tax revenue for the Israeli government.
Man Admits Stealing Hurricane Sandy Funds, Buying Drugs
Robert Brower, 45, was paid to repair the home of a Hurricane Sandy victim. Instead, prosecutors say he stole the money.