Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Suspected overdose reported at Leesburg school: LCSO
Police responded to a Loudoun County school in Leesburg on Tuesday morning for a suspected overdose.
Police responded to a Loudoun County school in Leesburg on Tuesday morning for a suspected overdose.
Border Patrol agents bust driver hauling more than $3.5M in fentanyl pills on California interstate
Car pulled over I-15 near Temecula had 81 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden inside
Car pulled over I-15 near Temecula had 81 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden inside
'I will shoot you': Oxycodone stolen from CVS pharmacy in Dupont Circle during armed robbery
Authorities say an armed robber stole a bottle of oxycodone at gunpoint from a CVS pharmacy in D.C.
Authorities say an armed robber stole a bottle of oxycodone at gunpoint from a CVS pharmacy in D.C.
Fentanyl, meth-laced pills resembling heart-shaped candy, seized in New England drug bust
“The only thing more depraved than trafficking deadly fentanyl is trafficking deadly fentanyl designed to look like candy to appeal to teenagers,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.
“The only thing more depraved than trafficking deadly fentanyl is trafficking deadly fentanyl designed to look like candy to appeal to teenagers,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Families, former users, and officials discuss solutions at opioid crisis townhall in Rockville
Maryland’s Opioid Operation Command Center is partnering with local health departments across the state to find ways to intervene in schools. On Thursday, they hosted a town hall to listen to dozens of those impacted by opioids.
Maryland’s Opioid Operation Command Center is partnering with local health departments across the state to find ways to intervene in schools. On Thursday, they hosted a town hall to listen to dozens of those impacted by opioids.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues executive order to prevent student overdoses
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing teen overdoses.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing teen overdoses.
Ninth Park View High School student overdose reported, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office says
A ninth student at Park View High School overdosed on fentanyl Tuesday, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 5. The incident happened off campus but it’s the latest one reported in a span of just three weeks.
A ninth student at Park View High School overdosed on fentanyl Tuesday, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 5. The incident happened off campus but it’s the latest one reported in a span of just three weeks.
Man arrested with 'trash cans' of fentanyl, MDMA drug cocktail in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Police arrested a man carrying several small containers of drugs this week.
Fairfax County Police arrested a man carrying several small containers of drugs this week.
Potential student overdose at Wakefield High School spurs renewed focus on substance abuse education
Efforts to educate students and parents on the dangers of overdoses continue as police investigate a potential overdose at an Arlington high school.
Efforts to educate students and parents on the dangers of overdoses continue as police investigate a potential overdose at an Arlington high school.
Apparent student overdose reported at Wakefield High School
It's the first week of school in Arlington County, and an apparent overdose has already been reported at a high school that's had its share of problems recently.
It's the first week of school in Arlington County, and an apparent overdose has already been reported at a high school that's had its share of problems recently.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Two teens overdose, one dies near Crossroads Center in Falls Church
A 16-year-old is dead and another teen is in critical condition after Fairfax County police say they overdosed on drugs.
A 16-year-old is dead and another teen is in critical condition after Fairfax County police say they overdosed on drugs.
Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Opioid crisis: Sackler family granted immunity from Purdue OxyContin lawsuits
Court grants billionaires liability protection from lawsuits seeking damages over the opioid crisis
Court grants billionaires liability protection from lawsuits seeking damages over the opioid crisis
Alexandria supplying Narcan in restaurants
Recently, the Alexandria Health Department ended its inspections and checkups at restaurants by asking if eateries would be interested in being trained on and receiving Narcan.
Recently, the Alexandria Health Department ended its inspections and checkups at restaurants by asking if eateries would be interested in being trained on and receiving Narcan.
FDA approves new nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
Rainbow fentanyl: Ohio AG warns of ‘death disguised as candy’
Authorities in Ohio are issuing another warning about the so-called “rainbow fentanyl" after hundreds of these pills were seized near Columbus.
Authorities in Ohio are issuing another warning about the so-called “rainbow fentanyl" after hundreds of these pills were seized near Columbus.
A look at the DEA's fentanyl-related investigations in the DC area
Investigations have led to the arrest of 240 criminals, the seizure of 98 pounds of fentanyl powder, more than 224,000 fake pills, 126 pounds of methamphetamine, more than 500 guns, and $4.5 million.
Investigations have led to the arrest of 240 criminals, the seizure of 98 pounds of fentanyl powder, more than 224,000 fake pills, 126 pounds of methamphetamine, more than 500 guns, and $4.5 million.