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.
Edina schools among first in MN to allow high school students to carry, administer naloxone
Edina high school students are now allowed to carry and administer Naloxone, also known as Narcan, under a policy approved by the school board this week.
Edina high school students are now allowed to carry and administer Naloxone, also known as Narcan, under a policy approved by the school board this week.
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St. Paul's efforts to fight the opioid epidemic [FULL]
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter shared what the City of St. Paul is doing to fight the opioid epidemic.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter shared what the City of St. Paul is doing to fight the opioid epidemic.
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.
Opioid settlement: $720 million to be paid from 8 manufacturers nationwide
Minnesota could receive about $9 million from a nationwide opioid manufacturing settlement that found eight companies actively worsened the opioid crisis.
Minnesota could receive about $9 million from a nationwide opioid manufacturing settlement that found eight companies actively worsened the opioid crisis.
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.
Minneapolis installs NARCAN vending machine on city’s north side
Hoping to battle opioid-related deaths in the area, Minneapolis leaders have announced the first-ever NARCAN vending machine on the northside of the city.
Hoping to battle opioid-related deaths in the area, Minneapolis leaders have announced the first-ever NARCAN vending machine on the northside of the city.
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.
Opioid overdose deaths in Minnesota drop by 24%, study finds
The opioid overdose death rate in Minnesota dropped by 24.4% between 2023 and 2024 – one of the steepest declines nationwide.
The opioid overdose death rate in Minnesota dropped by 24.4% between 2023 and 2024 – one of the steepest declines nationwide.
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
Winona women stock Little Free Libraries with tools to prevent and reverse overdose
Families dealing with opioid addiction in a small Minnesota town are taking a unique approach to fight back.
Families dealing with opioid addiction in a small Minnesota town are taking a unique approach to fight back.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
8 years after Prince's death: Fentanyl then and now
Prince would have turned 66 earlier this month. Thursday, his cousin put together a panel of experts to talk about the dangers of the drug that killed him.
Prince would have turned 66 earlier this month. Thursday, his cousin put together a panel of experts to talk about the dangers of the drug that killed him.
Fentanyl then and now
Prince would have turned 66 earlier this month. Thursday, his cousin put together a panel of experts to talk about the dangers of the drug that killed him.
Prince would have turned 66 earlier this month. Thursday, his cousin put together a panel of experts to talk about the dangers of the drug that killed him.
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,' expert says
Newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate a staggering 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023.
Newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate a staggering 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023.
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.