Texas doctor convicted for illegally distributing 1 million opioid pills in Houston 'pill mill' scheme
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
$5.5B judgment against Purdue Pharma paves way for opioid deal
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Williamson County murder trial begins for fentanyl-related death
Jury selection for a murder trial that will test a 2023 state law regarding fentanyl poisonings began on Monday in Williamson County.
Jury selection for a murder trial that will test a 2023 state law regarding fentanyl poisonings began on Monday in Williamson County.
Texas doctor accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills
A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit.
A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit.
Austin man charged with felony murder in connection with Wilco fentanyl death
An Austin man is facing a felony murder charge in Williamson County in connection with a 2025 fentanyl-related death in Thrall.
An Austin man is facing a felony murder charge in Williamson County in connection with a 2025 fentanyl-related death in Thrall.
Police: Fentanyl found in packaging of Barbie Dolls at Missouri store
Police in Missouri are continuing their investigation after fentanyl was found in the packaging of Barbie Dolls at a discount store.
Police in Missouri are continuing their investigation after fentanyl was found in the packaging of Barbie Dolls at a discount store.
HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Deadly opioid found on Long Island for 1st time; more potent than fentanyl
A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.
A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.
Congress looking into synthetic opioid nitazene
There are growing concerns about a drug some people say is worse than fentanyl. Synthetic opioids called nitazenes are said to be stronger and resistant to the emergency drug Narcan. It's the same drug that may have caused a death on 6th Street Monday night. FOX's David Spunt has more in this HealthBeat.
There are growing concerns about a drug some people say is worse than fentanyl. Synthetic opioids called nitazenes are said to be stronger and resistant to the emergency drug Narcan. It's the same drug that may have caused a death on 6th Street Monday night. FOX's David Spunt has more in this HealthBeat.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
Leander man facing murder charge in 2024 fentanyl-related death in Austin
A Leander man is being charged with murder for a fentanyl-related death in North Austin last year.
A Leander man is being charged with murder for a fentanyl-related death in North Austin last year.
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Enough fentanyl to kill 4 times Georgia's population: Massive drug bust
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia has indicted 47-year-old Bartholomew Keeton Harralson of Atlanta on multiple drug and weapons charges.
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia has indicted 47-year-old Bartholomew Keeton Harralson of Atlanta on multiple drug and weapons charges.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
Pam Bondi announces ‘largest seizure’ of fentanyl in US history
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.