As more kids die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder

About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.

Narcan now sold over the counter across U.S.
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There is a big development in the battle against America's opioid epidemic, as Narcan, a drug that is used to counteract an opioid overdose, is now sold on store shelves across the U.S. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.

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.

Maricopa County funding more programs to battle ongoing opioid epidemic

Figures from the Drug Enforcement Administration shows more deadly doses of fentanyl are being seized in Arizona, as the state's problem with opioids worsen. However, new programs that aim to help get people off the dangerous drug is getting some much-needed funds.

Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report

Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis

NYC drug dealer gets 10 years in death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams

Michael K. Williams died hours after authorities said he bought the heroin on a sidewalk in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood in a deal recorded by a security camera.

Over $1.5M worth of fentanyl seized during Arizona traffic stop, suspects arrested

Two women from California were arrested after authorities seized over $1.5 million worth of fentanyl that was hidden inside a vehicle during a traffic stop in Payson.

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.

Free Narcan kits available at Phoenix libraries

The free kits will contain two doses of Narcan nasal spray, a pair of gloves, and a pamphlet with information on overdose symptoms and instructions.

'NYPD Blue' star Austin Majors cause of death revealed

Almost half a year after 'NYPD Blue' star Austin Majors died at age 27, an autopsy report has confirmed the actor’s cause of death.

Pinal County Sheriff's Office providing free narcan
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According to figures from the CDC, more than 109,000 people across the U.S. died in 2022 from a drug overdose, and DEA officials say Arizona has more seizures of fentanyl than any other state. In Pinal County, officials are thinking outside of the box to try and keep the community safe. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.

'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.

More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths

Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.