3 more charged in Minnesota stuffed animals fentanyl ring

3 more charged in Minnesota stuffed animals fentanyl ring

Three more people are facing federal charges in a Twin Cities fentanyl ring in which authorities say the suspect moved the drug in stuffed animals.

Three more people are facing federal charges in a Twin Cities fentanyl ring in which authorities say the suspect moved the drug in stuffed animals.

What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'

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.

Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'

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."

North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people

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.

Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake

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.

MPLS transfer land to Red Lake Nation [RAW]
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MPLS transfer land to Red Lake Nation [RAW]

The city of Minneapolis announces plan to give two parcels of city owned land back to the Red Lake Nation. The building on the land is to be renovated to become a cultural center for the Red Lake Nation's people to help tackle the opioid epidemic that strongly effects their people. The mayor held a press conference Thursday.

The city of Minneapolis announces plan to give two parcels of city owned land back to the Red Lake Nation. The building on the land is to be renovated to become a cultural center for the Red Lake Nation's people to help tackle the opioid epidemic that strongly effects their people. The mayor held a press conference Thursday.

MPLS transfer land to Red Lake Nation [RAW]
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MPLS transfer land to Red Lake Nation [RAW]

The city of Minneapolis announces plan to give two parcels of city owned land back to the Red Lake Nation. The building on the land is to be renovated to become a cultural center for the Red Lake Nation's people to help tackle the opioid epidemic that strongly effects their people.

The city of Minneapolis announces plan to give two parcels of city owned land back to the Red Lake Nation. The building on the land is to be renovated to become a cultural center for the Red Lake Nation's people to help tackle the opioid epidemic that strongly effects their people.

BCA launches Minnesota Drug Crimes and Overdose Dashboard

BCA launches Minnesota Drug Crimes and Overdose Dashboard

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) launched a new dashboard to help prevent and respond to drug overdoses, drug-related deaths and drug-related crimes.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) launched a new dashboard to help prevent and respond to drug overdoses, drug-related deaths and drug-related crimes.

Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report

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

More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths

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.

Will Minnesota have safe injection spaces?

Will Minnesota have safe injection spaces?

Minnesota is a step closer to allowing designated spaces where people can use drugs in a controlled environment, but questions remain about whether that will happen.

Minnesota is a step closer to allowing designated spaces where people can use drugs in a controlled environment, but questions remain about whether that will happen.

Naloxone, fentanyl law changes coming to Minnesota after legislative session

Naloxone, fentanyl law changes coming to Minnesota after legislative session

In addition to legalizing recreational marijuana, several other changes to Minnesota drug laws were passed during the 2023 legislative session.

In addition to legalizing recreational marijuana, several other changes to Minnesota drug laws were passed during the 2023 legislative session.

FDA approves new nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses

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’

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.

Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs

Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs

The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.

The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.