Top government researcher calls for easier access to methadone
Nina Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, was clear about her desire for methadone to be available by prescription.
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Dog sniffs out 2,000 fentanyl pills baked into bread rolls
A specially trained dog detected a suspicious package at a mail delivery company in Sinaloa — home to the drug cartel of the same name.
FDA takes steps to authorize some naloxone products for over-the-counter sale
Most of the United States' more than 107,000 overdose deaths in 2021 involved opioids.
California mother arrested after toddler dies from fentanyl overdose
Jennifer Mae Niemann is being held on four charges including child endangerment and possession of controlled substances.
High school staff revives student who took apparent fentanyl-laced pill
A 15-year-old girl in Riverside, Calif. stopped breathing -- and that's when the school resource officer, assistant principal and other staff jumped in, authorities said.
FDA warns of risks of xylazine in illicit drugs
The Food and Drug Administration warned that overdoses from xylazine mirror opioid overdoses, but may not be reversed by naloxone.
CVS, Walgreens announce $10B opioid settlement
The nation's two largest pharmacy chains, CVS and Walgreens, announced they are settling lawsuits over their roles in the opioid crisis to the tune of $5 billion each. CBS News' Elaine Quijano speaks with Peter Mougey, who represented affected communities in these settlements, about where the money is going and what this means for future cases.
CVS Health agrees to $5 billion settlement of opioid lawsuits
Deal would make it the first major pharmacy chain to reach a nationwide settlement over its handling of opioid prescriptions.
Fentanyl: One Pill Can Kill
Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and much more lethal. This clip from the documentary film "Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America" examines the rise of the synthetic opioid fentanyl and the role it has played in our country's skyrocketing overdose numbers. If you or a loved one is suffering from substance use disorder you can find tools, help and hope at https://drugfree.org/get-support/ THIS PROGRAM WAS PRODUCED BY PARAMOUNT FOR THE NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION
Fentanyl hidden in candy bags seized at airport
A security check at Los Angeles International Airport led to the discovery of 12,000 suspected fentanyl pills inside what appeared to be bags and boxes of candy. The seizure prompted officials to warn parents to check their children's Halloween candy after trick-or-treating this year.
12,000 suspected fentanyl pills stuffed inside candy boxes seized at LAX
The suspect fled before they could be apprehended.
300,000 "rainbow fentanyl" pills seized in Bronx
Two men were arrested after police found a huge stash of fentanyl worth an estimated $9 million. Police say they found about 300,000 "rainbow fentanyl" pills and another 20 pounds of fentanyl in powdered form inside an apartment in the Bronx.
DEA officials seize 300,000 "rainbow fentanyl" pills in New York City bust
Authorities found 300,000 fentanyl pills and more than 20 pounds of powdered fentanyl in a Bronx apartment.
Ex-Angels staffer sentenced to 22 years in Tyler Skaggs' overdose death
A toxicology report found a mix of alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone in Tyler Skaggs' system after he was found dead in a suburban Dallas hotel room in 2019.
Maine officials address opioid epidemic
More than 100,000 people have died from drug overdoses in the past 12 months, with many due to opiates like the synthetic drug fentanyl. The problem is especially acute in Maine, and officials are attempting to address the worsening epidemic.
DEA: OD deaths spurred by fake pills with fentanyl — and some look like candy
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
Officials seize over 1 million fentanyl pills
Authorities in Arizona seized nearly 1 million fentanyl pills this week, while Colorado officials arrested a man after discovering 90,000 fentanyl pills in his car. Danya Bacchus has the latest on the nation's opioid crisis.
Fentanyl crisis plagues L.A. schools; major busts reported in Arizona, Colorado
In the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest in the nation, at least seven students have overdosed on possible fentanyl-laced pills in just the past month.
Colorado looks to combat surge in fentanyl trafficking
Overdose deaths are surging as fentanyl is flooding Colorado. The state saw an almost 70% increase in fatal fentanyl overdoses from 2020 to 2021. Jeff Pegues reports.
Overdose deaths surge as fentanyl floods Colorado
"It is a poison that is continuously infecting, not only Colorado, but every community throughout this country."
Supreme Court ruling could help doctors escape opioid charges
A recent Supreme Court ruling has raised the bar to convict doctors accused of fueling the opioid crisis.
Arrests made after death of 15-year-old girl who overdosed in school bathroom
The coroner identified the student who died as Melanie Ramos. Her unidentified friend who also overdosed was expected to recover.
Man gets life sentence for selling fentanyl in 11 fatal overdoses
Federal prosecutors said at trial that Broussard's customers thought they were buying a stimulant similar to Adderall.
DEA warns brightly colored fentanyl is being used to lure youth
So-called “rainbow fentanyl” pills, which look like candy, are being used to target young people, the Drug Enforcement Administration is warning.
DEA warns of colorful fentanyl aimed at children
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning of colorful fentanyl pills and powder that look like candy. Officials say drug cartels are using candy colors to get young people hooked.
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