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Indictment: Ex-‘American Idol’ Contestant was Drug Courier

According to court documents, she was trying to deliver nearly 2 pounds of fentanyl when...

He Posted Frantic Video with Police and Ended Up Dead. How?

Hundreds of protesters rallied outside Paterson, New Jersey police headquarters, saying they wanted answers in...

Russian Chemistry Teacher Accused of Setting Up a Drug Lab

Russian news media have compared the case to the "Breaking Bad" television series.

Does Legalizing Marijuana Necessitate Euthanizing Pot-Sniffing Dogs?

Arguments made by one sheriff opposed to legalized marijuana are dubious and disputed by police...

Did the World Health Organization Declare Medical Marijuana Has No Health Risks?

A December announcement by a WHO committee stated that one specific component of marijuana is...

Two New Studies Suggest Opioid Prescriptions Drop in States with Legalized Marijuana

The findings run counter to political arguments against legalizing marijuana for recreational use.

Can Common Household Plant Seeds Be Used As a Party Drug?

The seeds of a number household plants can cause psychoactive effects, but they are far...

Dr. Accused of Dealing Drugs, Arranging Murder Dies in Jail

Authorities say James Kauffman, a New Jersey doctor accused of arranging the murder of his...

Did Senator Tom Cotton Call for Drug Testing for Social Security Recipients?

The Arkansas Republican has supported drug screening for welfare programs, but never for Social Security.

Can Marijuana Use Lead to Simultaneous Screaming and Vomiting?

A story employed the colorful portmanteau term "scromiting" to describe an illness potentially related to...

Did President Donald Trump Call Senator Antonio Trillanes IV Trillanes a ‘Little Narco?’

Rumors that Trump implied a legislator from the Philippines was a drug smuggler originated with...

Police Chief Warns of Fentanyl Overdose Risk from Residue on Shopping Carts?

The likelihood of such a scenario is scientifically dubious and the law enforcement agency that...