Zombie drug rumored to contain human bones killing a dozen every week
The new drug, kush, "contains a mixture of chemicals including tramadol, cannabis, fentanyl and sometimes formaldehyde," expert Ian Hamilton told Newsweek.
I thought I had PTSD. A shock diagnosis changed everything
It was as if life was playing a cosmic prank, revealing the true nature of my ailment after years of assumption.
Big Pharma Should Cut Ad Spending To Fight Climate Change
If Big Pharma actually cares about the environment, there are plenty of areas they can become more sustainable without risking lives.
How To Solve U.S. Drug Shortages
There aren't enough qualified manufacturers in the United States to meet the demand for most generic drugs. Until there are, drug shortages will continue to be a risk.
Fentanyl overdose deaths more than tripled over past few years
A CDC report has found that between 2016 and 2021 deaths from fentanyl-related overdoses rose from 5.7 deaths per 100,000 people to 21.6.
DEA issues dire warning on fentanyl mixed with flesh-eating tranquilizer
Xylazine, which has also been called the "zombie" drug, has been observed mixed in with fentanyl supplies in 48 states.
Zombie drug tranq can lead to necrosis, amputations and death
Xylazine has spread to 36 states as addicts use it to prolong their high.
"I find myself asking…is it worth it?": TikTok's weight loss "miracle"
TikTok users cannot get enough of Ozempic and its sister drug, Wegovy, but does it come at a cost?
Cops Seize $60 Million of Cocaine Hidden in Fake Mobile Home
The trafficking organization had previously attempted to send the mobile home with cocaine from South America to Spain in 2019.
I Need Insulin to Stay Alive. It's Gradually Being Priced Out of My Reach
How much longer must hardworking Americans ration their medications while drug companies make historic profits?
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Pill Reduces Death, Hospitalization by 89 Percent
The pill, called Paxlovid, is currently being petitioned with the FDA for emergency-use authorization.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Trafficking $15,000 Worth of Meth
"During the roadside investigation detectives observed Methamphetamine in plain view in the front seat of the vehicle.
Doctor Claims He Used Ivermectin on Thousands of COVID Patients
The FDA has stated the drug should not be used for treatment of coronavirus.
Free Heroin, Cocaine and Meth Distributed in Front of Police Department
"We're trying to prevent people from dying by taking these drugs," one organizer said. "[Regulate drugs]...because the street supply is unpredictable.""
FDA Asks for Investigation Into Link Between Aduhelm Maker, Drug Reviewers
The costly Alzheimer's drug was approved in June despite recommendations from the agency's outside experts.
Marijuana Legalization in Louisiana 'Going to Happen,' Governor Says
"We need to make sure we study and learn all the lessons to be learned," Governor John Bel Edwards said.
Can Medina Spirit Race in Preakness After Failed Drug Test?
Will Bob Baffert's horse be allowed to compete after a positive drug test following the Kentucky Derby?
DMX Fans Share Favorite Videos of Rapper After His Death
Fans shared "legendary" moments on Twitter, celebrating the late rapper's "energy."
OCD Drug Fluvoxamine Could Be Used to Treat COVID
The drug, commonly sold under the brand name Luvox, has emerged as a promising candidate for early treatment of the disease, scientists studying its effects have said.
More Metformin Diabetes Pills Recalled For High Levels of Impurities
Some lots of the diabetes medication metformin were placed under voluntary recall on Wednesday by U.S. distributor, Bayside Pharmaceuticals.
Where Does '420' Come From? The True Story of Pot's Favorite Number
The famous name comes from exactly where you'd expect it to: high school kids looking to get stoned.
For $250 You Can Take a Legal Psychedelic Trip Thanks to Ketamine Therapy
The company Mindbloom just opened a new center in New York to treat people with depression and anxiety using ketamine.
Powerful 'Gray Death' Drug That is Deadly to Touch Circulating in Louisiana
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said it was the first time the drug had been seen in the region, describing it as "a bit of a rare find for us" and sharing photos of it to social media.
Lupus Treatment Edges Closer as Phase 3 Trial Shows Promising Results
A drug looking to relieve symptoms of the autoimmune disease lupus by blocking receptors for the immune protein has just completed its third clinical trial.
Zantac Recall Update: Another Company Recalls Ranitidine Over Cancer Fears
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is the latest company to issue a voluntary recall of ranitidine products over concerns regarding "probable" carcinogen NDMA.
Man's Headache Caused By Drug Packet He Put Up His Nose 18 Years Ago
Nasendoscopy detected "a firm gray mass" in his nasal cavity, which turned out to be a marijuana-filled balloon he had attempted to smuggle past prison guards almost two decades earlier.
Why CVS Is Recalling Heartburn Drug and Alternative Medication Out There
"CVS Pharmacy has suspended the sale of all Zantac brand and CVS Health brand ranitidine products until further notice," a spokesperson for the brand wrote in a press release.
A Hallucinogenic Plant May Have Been Used to Induce Rage in Viking Warriors
Beserkers entered battle in a trance-like rage that was said to make them near invincible—and various theories have been put forward to explain how this rage was induced.
Utah Mother Tries to Evade Police Checks by Posing as Her Daughter, Fails
Heather Elaine Garcia, 38, told police officers during a traffic stop that she was named Mercedes and born in 1998. But a records check quickly showed that all was not as it seemed.
Drug Ring Used Cruise Ship Passengers to Import Cocaine Worth Millions
The ring sent teams on two cruise ships traveling from South America to Australia, each carrying large amounts of cocaine.