Fighting Fentanyl: Sammy's Law paves the way for digital protection and parental control
Sam Chapman and Dr. Laura Berman have been fighting for "Sammy's Law" since the death of their son from a fentanyl overdose. They say a drug dealer reached out to their son on social media, and gave him drugs laced with fentanyl. Sammy's Law is set to be presented to Congress this week.
Sam Chapman and Dr. Laura Berman have been fighting for "Sammy's Law" since the death of their son from a fentanyl overdose. They say a drug dealer reached out to their son on social media, and gave him drugs laced with fentanyl. Sammy's Law is set to be presented to Congress this week.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Newsom's plan to crack down on flesh-eating 'zombie drug' known as 'tranq'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his plan Tuesday after a growing number of 'tranq' deaths across the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his plan Tuesday after a growing number of 'tranq' deaths across the state.
Man accused of running 'same-day delivery' fentanyl, cocaine operation
Erick Estrada, known by some as "Franco" or "Freddy Hook," is accused of running an operation that involved "same-day delivery" of cocaine and fentanyl-laced pills.
Erick Estrada, known by some as "Franco" or "Freddy Hook," is accused of running an operation that involved "same-day delivery" of cocaine and fentanyl-laced pills.
2 SoCal men charged with using darknet to sell drugs in all 50 states
Omar Navia of Los Angeles and Adan Ruiz of Garden Grove have pleaded not guilty to selling fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Omar Navia of Los Angeles and Adan Ruiz of Garden Grove have pleaded not guilty to selling fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Man sentenced in California's first fentanyl-homicide case gets called a 'piece of ****' by victim's dad
A man who was convicted in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case was sentenced to 15 years to life behind bars. This comes as Vicente David Romero was found guilty in the death of a 26-year-old mother of three.
A man who was convicted in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case was sentenced to 15 years to life behind bars. This comes as Vicente David Romero was found guilty in the death of a 26-year-old mother of three.
Efforts continue to get TREAT California initiative on ballot
There's a new initiative to bring psychedelic-assisted therapy to California, but it's going to require one million voter signatures to get it on the ballot.
There's a new initiative to bring psychedelic-assisted therapy to California, but it's going to require one million voter signatures to get it on the ballot.
Puppy given Narcan after fentanyl exposure in Irvine
This apparently was not the first time the dog had overdosed, according to a police spokesperson. The dog's owners could face charges of felony animal cruelty.
This apparently was not the first time the dog had overdosed, according to a police spokesperson. The dog's owners could face charges of felony animal cruelty.
Narcan is now available without a prescription: Here's where to find it
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
Man found guilty in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case
A man was found guilty in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case.
A man was found guilty in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case.
Man found guilty in fentanyl-related death
A man was found guilty in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case.
A man was found guilty in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case.
Los Angeles goes purple to help end drug overdoses
The global campaign is the largest of its kind aimed at ending overdose deaths and remembering those who lost their lives.
The global campaign is the largest of its kind aimed at ending overdose deaths and remembering those who lost their lives.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Flesh-eating ‘zombie drug’ known as 'Tranq' detected in LA County's illegal drug supply
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
A flesh-eating “zombie drug" called xylazine has been circulating the streets of Los Angeles. "Tranq" can have severe and even deadly effects when mixed with illicit opioids.
First ever fentanyl-related homicide trial begins for Riverside County
Vicente David Romero was charged with second-degree murder in the fentanyl poisoning death of Kelsey King back in June 2020.
Vicente David Romero was charged with second-degree murder in the fentanyl poisoning death of Kelsey King back in June 2020.
OC teen dies after taking counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl; Her dealer sentenced 15 years
A 24-year-old Santa Ana man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Monday for dealing a deadly dose of fentanyl to an 18-year-old Tustin woman.
A 24-year-old Santa Ana man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Monday for dealing a deadly dose of fentanyl to an 18-year-old Tustin woman.
'Tranq' adds new suffering to opioid drug crisis, but is it driving up deaths?
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
Former Long Beach EMT sentenced for distributing fatal dose of fentanyl to coworker
According to court documents, Cruz Noel Quintero sold a white powder, he claimed was cocaine, for $100 to a coworker in the parking lot outside the hospital’s emergency room.
According to court documents, Cruz Noel Quintero sold a white powder, he claimed was cocaine, for $100 to a coworker in the parking lot outside the hospital’s emergency room.
OC doctor sentenced for illegally prescribing opioids to known drug addicts
Officials say Dzung Ahn Pham knowingly prescribed oxycodone, hydrocodone, amphetamine salts, and other controlled substances to people without a legitimate medical purpose, including to those who were drug addicts.
Officials say Dzung Ahn Pham knowingly prescribed oxycodone, hydrocodone, amphetamine salts, and other controlled substances to people without a legitimate medical purpose, including to those who were drug addicts.