Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
Opioid overdose deaths in DC reached record high in 2023, new report shows
Opioid overdose deaths are skyrocketing in our nation’s capital revealing the city’s struggle to fight the ongoing crisis.
Opioid overdose deaths are skyrocketing in our nation’s capital revealing the city’s struggle to fight the ongoing crisis.
Smoking fentanyl now fueling more overdoses than injecting, CDC study shows
There are growing concerns about people now smoking fentanyl.
There are growing concerns about people now smoking fentanyl.
Fentanyl overdoses surge in Virginia; New bill targets online sales
Faced with the alarming numbers of fentanyl overdoses in Virginia, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger tells FOX 5 she’s introducing a new bipartisan bill aimed at stopping online sales of counterfeit pills that are laced with fentanyl.
Faced with the alarming numbers of fentanyl overdoses in Virginia, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger tells FOX 5 she’s introducing a new bipartisan bill aimed at stopping online sales of counterfeit pills that are laced with fentanyl.
Victims’ families, Maryland legislators fight to increase punishment for drug dealers
A bill cross-introduced in the Maryland House and Senate seeks to increase the punishment for drug dealers if they deal heroin or fentanyl and the person using it dies or experiences severe bodily harm.
A bill cross-introduced in the Maryland House and Senate seeks to increase the punishment for drug dealers if they deal heroin or fentanyl and the person using it dies or experiences severe bodily harm.
Canine drug scans underway in Loudoun County high schools
Canine drug scans are underway in Loudoun County high schools as leaders work to address the region’s fentanyl epidemic.
Canine drug scans are underway in Loudoun County high schools as leaders work to address the region’s fentanyl epidemic.
California seizes record 62,000 pounds of fentanyl
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that operations supported by the California National Guard have resulted in the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, valued at about $649 million.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that operations supported by the California National Guard have resulted in the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, valued at about $649 million.
17-year-old student hospitalized after overdose
A 17-year-old was taken to the hospital after an overdose Wednesday night.
A 17-year-old was taken to the hospital after an overdose Wednesday night.
Arlington's battle against teen overdoses; community takes steps to prevent tragedies
Hundreds of students, parents, and advocacy groups in northern Virginia came together Wednesday to discuss drug use in schools. The goal is to prevent the rise of youth overdoses.
Hundreds of students, parents, and advocacy groups in northern Virginia came together Wednesday to discuss drug use in schools. The goal is to prevent the rise of youth overdoses.
DC drug dealer sentenced to 20 years for deadly fentanyl, cocaine overdoses
A D.C. man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a fentanyl and cocaine drug trafficking operation that caused the deaths of two people, officials say.
A D.C. man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a fentanyl and cocaine drug trafficking operation that caused the deaths of two people, officials say.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Woman arrested after cocaine found in car next to kids
A woman was arrested after police found cocaine in the backseat of a car, in arms reach of three kids under the age of seven.
A woman was arrested after police found cocaine in the backseat of a car, in arms reach of three kids under the age of seven.
Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
Loudoun County high school student survives suspected overdose; sheriff’s office investigating
A Loudoun County high school student survived a suspected overdose that happened just five days into the new year.
A Loudoun County high school student survived a suspected overdose that happened just five days into the new year.
Student hospitalized after overdosing at Wakefield High School, officials say
A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say.
A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say.
Woman wanted for murdering 51-year-old over fentanyl pills: police
Police are on the lookout for a woman wanted for fatally shooting a woman over an argument about fentanyl pills, police say.
Police are on the lookout for a woman wanted for fatally shooting a woman over an argument about fentanyl pills, police say.
2 arrested after Virginia elementary school students ingest gummy bears from fentanyl-laced bag
Two adults have been arrested in Virginia following an incident at an elementary school in which a group of fourth-grade students became sick after ingesting gummy bears from a bag that contained residue testing positive for fentanyl, officials say.
Two adults have been arrested in Virginia following an incident at an elementary school in which a group of fourth-grade students became sick after ingesting gummy bears from a bag that contained residue testing positive for fentanyl, officials say.
Centreville family advocates for GI bill amendment after son's fentanyl tragedy
A family in Fairfax County is warning others of the dangers of fentanyl after their 18-year-old son’s death.
A family in Fairfax County is warning others of the dangers of fentanyl after their 18-year-old son’s death.
North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.