New York Decriminalizes Up to Two Ounces of Recreational Marijuana
The Governor of New York just signed a law which removes criminal penalties for possessing marijuana in small amounts. Learn more about the new rules.
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Research Study: Drug Addiction Is Sending More Children To Foster Care
A recent study has shown that the number of children who have lost their parents to drug addiction has increased in the past two decades.
Drug Traffickers Are Increasingly Mixing Fentanyl Into Cocaine
Drug traffickers are lacing cocaine with fentanyl to create highly addictive products. Learn more about this growing, dangerous trend.
Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Overturns Cannabis Convictions
Illinois is the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Find out more about the State's new rules for marijuana and marijuana-offenders.
E-Cigarette Sales To Be Banned in San Francisco, Juul’s Headquarters
San Francisco, the home of the largest e-cigarette company in America, is now the first city to ban the sale of e-cigarettes.
Report: Millennials Are Most Likely to Die From Alcohol, Drugs, Suicide
Millennials are the most likely age demographic to die from alcohol, drug abuse, and suicide. Many millennials struggle with substance use disorders.
Authorities Confiscate 16 Tons of Cocaine From Cargo Ship in Philadelphia
The largest cocaine bust in U.S. history just happened in Philadelphia. Learn more about how a cargo ship inspection uncovered $1 billion worth of cocaine.
Evidence of Ancient Cannabis Use Found in China
In ancient caves located in western China, researchers have found evidence of cannabis use by humans at least 2,500 years ago.
Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Settle Opioid Lawsuit for $270M
Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers reached a settlement with Oklahoma totalling $270 million. The state claims the company caused thousands of Opioid deaths.