Winona women stock Little Free Libraries with tools to prevent and reverse overdose
Families dealing with opioid addiction in a small Minnesota town are taking a unique approach to fight back.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
8 years after Prince's death: Fentanyl then and now
Prince would have turned 66 earlier this month. Thursday, his cousin put together a panel of experts to talk about the dangers of the drug that killed him.
Fentanyl then and now
Prince would have turned 66 earlier this month. Thursday, his cousin put together a panel of experts to talk about the dangers of the drug that killed him.
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,' expert says
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.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Over-the-counter opioid antidote Narcan hits store shelves this week
Consumers will now be able to buy naloxone over the counter without a prescription online and in retail stores.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
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
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.
Opioid crisis: Sackler family granted immunity from Purdue OxyContin lawsuits
Court grants billionaires liability protection from lawsuits seeking damages over the opioid crisis
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.