Opioid-Related Deaths Are On The Rise In America
Opioid-related overdoses have climbed up 137% from 2019 to 2020. By April of this year, drug overdose deaths were up 11.4%.
Article Category: Crime and Justice
Oregon Decriminalizes Drug Possession
Oregon decriminalized marijuana as well as the possession of hard drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin utilizing Measure 110.
All The States That Legalized Marijuana
Four more states legalized-marijuana on Election Day 2020: New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota, and Montana raising the number to 15.
Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty To 3 Opioid Criminal Charges
Purdue Pharma agrees to plead guilty to 3 opioid criminal charges on October 21, 2020 and pay $8.3 billion.
First Presidential Debate Includes Drug Use Claims, COVID-19, And Addiction
The 90 minute first presidential debate discussed America’s current economy that has been impacted by COVID-19, as well as claims of drug use.
Shipping Containers Turned Torture Chambers In The Netherlands
Shipping containers turned torture chambers were found by police in the Netherlands, as well as stolen vehicles, weapons, and MDMA.
Porn Star Nacho Vidal Arrested After Toad Venom Death
Spanish porn star Nacho Vidal and 2 others were arrested following an investigation on a death at his home, involving a toad venom ritual.
Pharmaceutical Retailers Face Trial in Opioid Lawsuit
Several Ohio counties have filed a lawsuit against major pharmaceutical retailers on the grounds that the companies supplemented the opioid epidemic.
10kg Of Fentanyl Found During Traffic Stop
A routine traffic stop in Berks County, PA turned into a drug bust. Eliesel Gutierrez was found with 10kg of fentanyl to deliver for distribution.