A man in Oklahoma City who used a fake Amazon van to transport pot has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Healthcare executives at the online healthcare company Done were arrested Thursday for alleged fraud, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. The executives are accused of providing “easy access” to Adderall and other stimulants which resulted in “false and fraudulent claims for…
The CDC released a statement warning of an increased risk of drug injuries and overdoses after the U.S. Department of Justice indicted two executives from the telehealth company Done on Thursday.
For the first time in a long while, America’s drug overdose crisis has not gotten worse. New preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that total overdose deaths took a slight dip in 2023, including deaths tied to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
CBD for your chronic pain may turn out to be a dangerous dud, the authors of a large review say. They found little evidence from clinical trials that CBD can be an effective pain reliever. These products also tend to have inaccurate labeling information about the amount of CBD they contain or even other undisclosed…
Medications used to treat diabetes and obesity may also show promise in reducing opioid cravings, recently released research suggests. The small study found that people with opioid use disorder who took the GLP-1 drug liraglutide reported noticeably fewer cravings afterward. The findings are the latest to indicate…
The results of a Phase III trial published this week could soon lead to a new era for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The study found that a combination of MDMA and psychotherapy was effective at relieving PTSD symptoms when compared to standard therapy. The nonprofit organization funding this…
The last few years have seen a significant rise in drug overdose deaths caused by counterfeit prescription pills, new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found. The percentage of overdose deaths linked to fake drugs has more than doubled between 2019 to 2021, according to the study. Many…
Customers seeking Adderall, oxycodone, and other medications at Mexican pharmacies are being sold counterfeit pills containing dangerous substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Investigators are looking into Snapchat’s alleged role in fentanyl-laced pills being distributed through the popular video and messaging app. Bloomberg is reporting that the FBI and Justice Department’s investigation is part of a broader probe into the nation’s counterfeit drug problem.