West Virginia State

Columbus, OH

While overdoses from fentanyl went down in 2023, overdoses from cocaine and methamphetamine went up. Increased availability of Narcan, harm-reduction practices, and drug seizures likely decreased deaths. The best way to save lives and end the opioid epidemic is to prevent addiction in the first place. With this tragic news...

A Closer Look at 107,543 Lives Lost to Drug Overdoses

NBC News

Kratom, sometimes referred to as “gas station heroin,” is an herb with opioid- and stimulant-like effects. It can be fatal in very high doses but is not subject to much federal regulation. So states and cities have been banning kratom sales or enacting rules and restrictions. Nearly two...

'Gas-station heroin' targeted in crackdowns by states and cities

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Freer, TX

CDLLife

A truck driver arrested for smuggling migrants told agents he had no choice because he owed a man drug money.  The driver was arrested on August 6th at the Freer, Texas border checkpoint after 10 p.m.  According to Laredo Morning Times, a K9 unit alerted to the possible presence of contraband inside of a tractor […]
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Trucker claims he was “obligated” to smuggle migrants because he owed a guy drug money

Virginia State

One Virginia mother knows the impacts of opioids all too well after he son died from the addiction.

‘I’m fighting this fight:’ Mother spreads fentanyl awareness after son’s passing

Crystal River, FL

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Akeena

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The Guardian

USC study finds cannabis can help manage withdrawal symptoms, as well as cravings and anxiety after withdrawal

Cannabis could help people cut down or stop opioid use, research shows

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

A routine traffic stop on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, by an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper quickly escalated into a significant drug bust, leading to the seizure of over 51 pounds of fentanyl pills—one of the largest such seizures in recent memory. The incident unfolded in the...

AZDPS Trooper Seizes Over 51 Pounds of Fentanyl During Routine Traffic Stop

Washington, DC

BLOCK WORK MEDIA GROUP

In an urgent effort to address the escalating opioid crisis affecting communities across the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have collaborated to produce a powerful documentary titled Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict. The film, which was unveiled during a special screening at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., aims to educate students and young adults about the devastating effects of opioid addiction.

FBI and DEA Release Documentary "Chasing the Dragon" to Combat Youth Opioid Addiction

Homestead, FL

If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

In light of a troubling surge in teen drug overdoses, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody urged parents to have conversations with their children about the dangers of drug use.

Teen Overdose Crisis: Florida AG's Urgent Warning on Fentanyl Pills & Vapes

DoYouRemember?

At the time of Matthew Perry’s death from the acute effects of ketamine, there was uncertainty about how he managed to have the drug in the system given the shelf life, even if on medication. The answers were eventually uncovered as court documents prove that the deceased’s assistant worked together with four others to provide Perry with the substance.

Court Documents State Matthew Perry’s Assistant Purchased $55,000 Worth Of Ketamine Weeks Before Death

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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While major resources have gone toward drug crisis, analyst says, the results are dim

Drug addiction remains a widespread, deadly problem in West Virginia, state lawmakers heard in a presentation filled with alarming, spine-chilling figures. “I won’t bury the lead....

While major resources have gone toward drug crisis, analyst says, the results are dim

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