Man dismembered, put in barrel after being forced to do fentanyl—Police
Police have said a Las Vegas man forced another man to either overdose on fentanyl or be killed.
The DEA Needs To Do More, Not Less, To Combat Opioid Abuse
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is facing scrutiny about its efforts to reduce the supply of prescription opioids.
Neighbor's surveillance camera catches man carrying woman's body in blanket
The Harborview Medical Center confirmed the woman was alive and being treated.
What Prince Harry said about drug use in "Spare" memoir, interviews
From using cocaine and magic mushrooms to experimenting with ayahuasca treatments, Harry has opened up about his drug and psychedelics usage.
Prince Harry slammed for disclosing intimate details: "Peak oversharing"
The royal's highly personal and intimate revelations in his memoir "Spare" have raised eyebrows among commenters and social media users.
FDA's Failure to Inspect Overseas Drugmakers Puts U.S. Lives at Risk
The FDA's lopsided inspection process isn't helping America's pharmaceutical industry keep pace with overseas competitors.
"I microdosed magic mushrooms for a year—it changed my perspective on life"
Dani Lee tells Newsweek about how microdosing magic mushrooms has changed her life, in this exclusive essay.
"I was addicted to alcohol and cocaine, this is how I finally got sober"
Even at such a young age, I knew what had happened was not okay, but I didn't tell anyone.
Beijing faces run on pharmacies as China meets COVID surge
China has dismantled its mass testing infrastructure, making it difficult to accurately gauge the size of the country's first nationwide COVID wave.
Gena Tew says medicine she takes for "survival" is $4k after AIDS diagnosis
"I might end up doing something illegal to get my medicine," said the social media influencer on TikTok. "I ain't coming this far for nothing."
As Weed Legalization Momentum Falters, Activists Look Elsewhere
Many Americans have deep reservations about the legalization and commercialization of marijuana.
Border Patrol seized nearly $100M worth of drugs in a weekend
The United States Border Patrol has seen an increasing amount of fentanyl crossing over the U.S. border.
Trump remarks blasting Brittney Griner as "loaded up with drugs" resurface
Trump once suggested Griner was "spoiled," and deserved to be imprisoned after being caught with cannabis oil in her luggage.
Joe Rogan says there's "not a chance" Dwayne Johnson isn't on steroids
"The Rock should come clean right now." Rogan said of musclebound screen star Johnson on his podcast.
MDMA use at start of pandemic rose almost 300 percent in New England town
Researchers also found spikes in fentanyl and amphetamines by examining the town's sewage.
Border Patrol touts "largest" fentanyl bust, enough to kill over 5M people
Authorities found 25 pounds, equivalent to three gallons, of the liquid fentanyl in a compartment within a gas tank at a traffic stop in Robstown, Texas.
A Report on China's Opium War Against the United States | Opinion
The economic and territorial concessions wrung from the humiliated Chinese emperor were not forgotten. Now, taking a page from Britain's playbook, China has turned the tables and is fostering an opioid epidemic in the United States.
Amoxicillin Shortage Shows the Need for Domestic Drug Production
Moving drug production overseas lowered labor costs and increased corporate profits, but it came with a cost.
Drug task force seize opium poppies mistakenly grown for bridal bouquet
"I know that there are so many other people who have these poppies in their backyard," the flower farmer told Newsweek.
How to quit weed cold turkey
Weed is the most commonly used recreational drug in the U.S., and it's much more addictive than people think.
A woman was jailed for "endangering" her fetus — she wasn't even pregnant
"It's traumatizing, it's not something that somebody gets over," said Stacey Freeman's attorney Martin Weinberg.
How to stop drinking cold turkey
Long-term alcohol use can result in an increased risk for a variety of serious physical, mental and neurological problems.
Not a single child was given 'rainbow fentanyl' candy this Halloween
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel mocked Fox News for its coverage of rainbow fentanyl and its repeated warnings for parents ahead of Halloween.
Russians turning to antidepressants as drug sales soar
Experts say that a rise in spending on antidepressants was linked to the Ukraine war.
Herschel Walker pushes fentanyl candy conspiracy theory ahead of Halloween
Walker claimed "the people of China and Mexico" are "dressing fentanyl up to look like candy," without providing evidence.
Should parents be worried about rainbow fentanyl this Halloween?
The DEA has described rainbow fentanyl as a scheme designed by Mexican drug cartels to market the deadly drug, disguised as candy, to children and young people.
Are THC gummies toxic to kids? Mother charged after child dies
Police found an empty THC gummy tin in the home where a 4-year-old boy died, with a toxicology report finding "extreme" levels of the chemical in his body.
Who was the real Black Mafia Family? A story of cruelty, cocaine and crime
The story behind the real Black Mafia Family is being told in the Starz 8-part documentary series, "The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast."
Marjorie Taylor Greene says you can get fentanyl poisoning from car doors
Medical professor Kelly E. Dunn told Newsweek there is "no empirical or clinical evidence" to show that touching fentanyl could lead to poisoning.
Bethenny Frankel calls opioids "most dangerous weapon" you can have in home
According to the CDC, "overdose deaths involving opioids increased from an estimated 70,029 in 2020 to 80,816 in 2021."