Psychedelic found to reduce anxiety, research says
Rodents given the drug DOI were seen to be less anxious, due to changes in nerve cells in the brain.
Border Agents Celebrate Huge Mexican Sausage Bust
U.S.-Mexico border agents at the Presidio Port of Entry confiscated 748 pounds of Mexican bologna and 280 containers of undeclared prescription medications.
Voters Should Know the Truth About These Marijuana Myths | Opinion
When it comes to our nation's drug policies candidates from all parties should prioritize public health and public safety, not industry interests.
Experts issue "urgent" warning over Biden-Harris cannabis plans
Plans to downgrade marijuana to a Schedule III controlled substance have elicited warnings from some experts who consider this move a "failure of imagination."
Bill Maher 'roofied' at bar—'Don't remember anything'
"There was like a four-hour period where I don't remember anything," the comedian recalled of the night in question.
Cocktail of drugs in corals: "Clearly, they did not receive a prescription"
Scientists have detected 10 common pharmaceuticals in coral samples from the ocean, sparking fears that human drugs could damage the delicate ecosystems.
Florida sex trafficking scandal pulls in public officials
The case has opened up a web of corruption in South Florida. Republican congressman, Matt Gaetz denies sex party accusations.
Prince Harry the real winner in visa drugs case
Duke of Sussex's visa records will remain a secret despite his past drug use, after a Conservative think tank lost a lawsuit.
Men admit to supplying drugs that killed transgender activist
Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti pleaded guilty to providing fentanyl-laced heroin that led to the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.
Seniors may see huge increases to Medicare Advantage costs
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are set to experience significant updates, and it's a mixed bag of news for seniors.
Matt Gaetz court filing: What we learned
The Florida congressman is alleged to have attended a sex and drugs party but denies the allegations.
How therapist at center of Menendez Brothers' case broke patient privilege
Judalon Smyth, the therapist's mistress, exposed Erik Menendez's confession to the police, becoming a key figure in the murder case's investigation.
"Predator" CIA vet gets 30 years for drugging, assaulting over 25 women
Former CIA officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond was sentenced to 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting over 25 women.
Ozempic could soon be cheaper in US
The U.S. government may be about to haggle down the price of Ozempic from its manufacturer Novo Nordisk.
Police arrest man for trafficking "enough fentanyl to kill 51,500 people"
Florida authorities also found methamphetamine, marijuana, and a pistol inside the vehicle.
Police infiltrate Ghost encrypted messaging app, dozens arrested
Australian authorities charge 32-year-old Sydney man over Ghost network allegedly used by crime gangs in multiple countries.
$500,000 worth of cocaine uncovered in avocado shipment at US-Mexico border
Authorities said 16 packages "containing a total of 37.69 pounds of alleged cocaine" were discovered over the weekend.
Sinaloa cartel boss "El Mayo" pleads not guilty
The charges against Ismael Zambada include narcotics trafficking, murder and money laundering.
Powerful Mexican drug cartel leader to be arraigned in New York
U.S. prosecutors describe Zambada as one of the world's most dangerous drug traffickers.
Prince Harry visa drugs case closed after secret ruling
The Duke of Sussex's past use of drugs was the subject of a lawsuit against the Biden administration by The Heritage Foundation.
Dad eats magic mushroom chocolate by accident, you know what happens next
Ben Nemtin said his dad "thought he had food poisoning" at first, but he has delighted internet users with his ecstatic reactions.
Map shows states with the highest drug deaths
Newsweek has created a map that shows states with the highest drug deaths in the U.S., using data obtained from the CDC.
U.S.-Mexico border patrol finds $1.3 million of fentanyl in car trunk
The discovery was made after agents stopped a suspicious vehicle on Interstate 8 near Pine Valley.
Mexican ex-cop sentenced for smuggling drugs, guns across U.S. border
Hernandez-Cordero was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of firearms and drugs charges.
COVID delays leave nearly 2,000 drug plants behind on inspections: report
The FDA has been backlogged in drug factory inspections since before the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report found.
Border agents seize $33 million worth of cocaine off Puerto Rico
60 bales of cocaine, weighing 3,687 pounds, discovered on vessel near the southern coast of the island of Vieques.
Third-grade teacher accused of helping drug trafficking gang at work
A third-grade teacher in Houston, Texas, has been arrested in connection with a drug-trafficking gang
Matthew Perry's doctor to appear in court over ketamine death
San Diego doctor Mark Chavez is expected to plead guilty in a Los Angeles court to his involvement in the death of Friends star Matthew Perry
Over one ton of drugs seized at California-Mexico border crossing
CBP officers confiscated 2,628 pounds of narcotics in 50 separate drug busts involving suspected smugglers applying for entry into the U.S.
Map reveals US states with the highest rates of deaths by poisoning
West Virginia leads the country in poisoning deaths, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals.