$5.5B judgment against Purdue Pharma paves way for opioid deal
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Texas doctor accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills
A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit.
A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit.
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.
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.
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.
Fentanyl murder: Tarrant County jury gives man life in prison
The case is the first instance of a person being tried and convicted for murder in Tarrant County under a new Texas law that targets deadly fentanyl distribution.
The case is the first instance of a person being tried and convicted for murder in Tarrant County under a new Texas law that targets deadly fentanyl distribution.
Fentanyl Child Endangerment Act heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
The bill would charge those allowing a child, the elderly or disabled persons to be exposed to fentanyl to be charged with a felony.
The bill would charge those allowing a child, the elderly or disabled persons to be exposed to fentanyl to be charged with a felony.
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.
Mansfield father accused of delaying 911 call for 2 hours in daughter's fentanyl death awaits trial
A Mansfield father is on trial after allegedly waiting more than two hours to call 911 when his 2-year-old daughter overdosed on a fentanyl-laced pill.
A Mansfield father is on trial after allegedly waiting more than two hours to call 911 when his 2-year-old daughter overdosed on a fentanyl-laced pill.
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."
Fort Worth event looks to draw attention to dangers of fentanyl
An event at Fort Worth's Trinity Park on Sunday hopes to draw attention to the dangers of fentanyl and the surrounding stigma.
An event at Fort Worth's Trinity Park on Sunday hopes to draw attention to the dangers of fentanyl and the surrounding stigma.
Azle teen becomes first person in Tarrant County convicted of murder for dealing fentanyl
Kaeden Farish will serve prison time for the death of 17-year-old Dustin Anderton, who overdosed and died from fentanyl-laced pills provided by Farish.
Kaeden Farish will serve prison time for the death of 17-year-old Dustin Anderton, who overdosed and died from fentanyl-laced pills provided by Farish.
Dallas County launches its own dedicated opioid overdose prevention hotline
Compared to last year, opioid-related deaths are down. However, the evolution of fentanyl has created a new challenge for North Texas.
Compared to last year, opioid-related deaths are down. However, the evolution of fentanyl has created a new challenge for North Texas.
Dallas County's ongoing opioid crisis continues to worsen, new report says
The Dallas County Health and Human Services and the Recovery Resource Council published a report that shows trends around opioid overdose continue to go in the wrong direction.
The Dallas County Health and Human Services and the Recovery Resource Council published a report that shows trends around opioid overdose continue to go in the wrong direction.
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,
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.
Carrollton drug dealer behind deadly fentanyl ring gets 20 years in prison
Authorities say a Carrollton man responsible for the fentanyl drug ring that claimed the lives of four North Texas teens knew about the overdose deaths but continued his deadly scheme.
Authorities say a Carrollton man responsible for the fentanyl drug ring that claimed the lives of four North Texas teens knew about the overdose deaths but continued his deadly scheme.