Emoji drug code decoded: Parents, do you know what that text really means?
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
'Always be cautious': Fentanyl, cocaine pills disguised as Tylenol seized by Ohio police
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Opioid Crisis: Mom's search for answers in son's death leads to discovery of illegal drug delivery ring
Ray Mascolo ordered cocaine and oxycodone from a drug delivery service. However, following his sudden death, they only found fentanyl in his system. Prosecutors say customers often are not aware of what they are sold or taking and sometimes, it can have deadly consequences.
Ray Mascolo ordered cocaine and oxycodone from a drug delivery service. However, following his sudden death, they only found fentanyl in his system. Prosecutors say customers often are not aware of what they are sold or taking and sometimes, it can have deadly consequences.
Los Angeles actor accused of delivering fentanyl-laced pills to man who died of overdose
An actor based out of Los Angeles is accused of delivering fentanyl-laced pills to a Beverly Hills man who later died of an overdose.
An actor based out of Los Angeles is accused of delivering fentanyl-laced pills to a Beverly Hills man who later died of an overdose.
Opioid settlement could mean tens of millions of dollars for LA
The settlement could start providing funds to California cities in the second quarter of 2022. Los Angeles expects to receive tens of millions of dollars as part of the settlement.
The settlement could start providing funds to California cities in the second quarter of 2022. Los Angeles expects to receive tens of millions of dollars as part of the settlement.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
FOX 11 Investigates: Going undercover on the fight against fentanyl crisis
FOX 11 went undercover in our local authorities' fight against the fentanyl crisis.
FOX 11 went undercover in our local authorities' fight against the fentanyl crisis.
FOX 11 Investigates: Going undercover on the fight against fentanyl crisis
FOX 11 went undercover in our local authorities' fight against the fentanyl crisis.
FOX 11 went undercover in our local authorities' fight against the fentanyl crisis.
'A Song for Charlie': A family's heartbreak from fentanyl crisis
Ed and Mary Ternan lost their youngest son, Charlie, 22, in May 2020 to a fentanyl drug death.
Ed and Mary Ternan lost their youngest son, Charlie, 22, in May 2020 to a fentanyl drug death.
Opioid Epidemic: Push to prosecute dealers for deadly doses
Prosecutors expressed their disappointment with state lawmakers after rejecting SB 350 for the second time.
Prosecutors expressed their disappointment with state lawmakers after rejecting SB 350 for the second time.
Mac Miller overdose death: 2 men plead guilty to distributing fentanyl to rapper
Two of three men charged with supplying fentanyl-laced pills to Mac Miller pleaded guilty to a federal drug distribution charge.
Two of three men charged with supplying fentanyl-laced pills to Mac Miller pleaded guilty to a federal drug distribution charge.
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a year for 1st time, CDC says
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
OC DA Todd Spitzer announces crackdown on fentanyl dealers
Orange County Da Todd Spitzer vowed to pursue murder charges against convicted drug dealers who peddle dope that leads to a death
Orange County Da Todd Spitzer vowed to pursue murder charges against convicted drug dealers who peddle dope that leads to a death
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer announces crackdown on fentanyl dealers
Orange County Da Todd Spitzer vowed to pursue murder charges against convicted drug dealers who peddle dope that leads to a death
Orange County Da Todd Spitzer vowed to pursue murder charges against convicted drug dealers who peddle dope that leads to a death
Pharmacies head to court Monday in 1st trial over role in opioid crisis
In a bellwether federal trial starting Monday in Cleveland, Lake and Trumbull counties will try to convince a jury that the retail pharmacy companies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication into their communities.
In a bellwether federal trial starting Monday in Cleveland, Lake and Trumbull counties will try to convince a jury that the retail pharmacy companies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication into their communities.
Fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills prompt DEA warning
For the first time in six years, the DEA issued a public safety alert regarding fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills.
For the first time in six years, the DEA issued a public safety alert regarding fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills.
Fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills prompt DEA warning
For the first time in six years, the DEA issued a public safety alert regarding fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills.
For the first time in six years, the DEA issued a public safety alert regarding fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills.
USC students tackling fentanyl crisis, providing students with testing strips
Some USC students took it upon themselves to protect what they call the ‘naïve drug user’.
Some USC students took it upon themselves to protect what they call the ‘naïve drug user’.
Ex-Purdue Pharma president denies responsibility for opioid crisis
Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
J&J to pay $230M to settle claims it helped fuel opioid crisis
As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.
As part of the deal, the drugmaker also agreed to end the manufacturing and distribution of opioids across New York and the rest of the nation.