FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
DEA issues dire US warning of fentanyl mixed with flesh-eating 'tranq' drug
Xylazine, also known as “tranq," is a powerful animal sedative that’s known to cause open skin wounds so severe – it can lead to amputation.
US warns about fake, deadly pills being sold in Mexico
The travel alert posted Friday says Americans should “exercise caution when purchasing medication in Mexico.”
Mexican president says lack of hugs caused US fentanyl crisis
On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”
'Gray Death' appears in Prescott Valley, reportedly a powerful and toxic drug
Gray Death is a designer drug cocktail that is supposedly several times stronger than heroin.
Mexican president to US: Fentanyl is your problem
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador appeared to depict the synthetic opioid epidemic largely as a U.S. problem, and said the United States should use family values to fight drug addiction.
Phoenix area group offering free Narcan training amid opioid epidemic
Narcan has been an important tool during our current opioid epidemic. and with the overdose reversal drug now approved to be sold over-the-counter, an organization in the Phoenix area is offering free training for others to learn how to administer it safely.
Narcan in Schools: California educators stocking up on opioid overdose reversal treatment
'Say No To Drugs' has been an anti-drug campaign in schools since the 1980s, but experts warn just saying no is not enough. Nowadays, some schools in California have Narcan stocked in nurse offices, which gives educators a quick way to reverse a possible opioid overdose. Reporter Ashley Soriano has more, from Laguna Beach.
'Known dealer' in Phoenix arrested with thousands of fentanyl pills and a gun, police say
A 24-year-old man who police say is a "known dealer" is in trouble after he was caught with thousands of fentanyl pills during a Phoenix traffic stop, the police department said.
Fentanyl epidemic: Officials have warning for students as Spring Break begins across the country
As Florida beaches expect the arrival of thousands of spring breakers, police have a warning for students over the dangers of fentanyl, as the potent drug is showing up more and more in other party drugs. Reporter Rebekah Castor has more.
Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental
Investigators have been unable to determine how the toddler came into contact with the fentanyl.
Federal lawmakers address escalating fentanyl crisis
Many people, including politicians, are shocked that fentanyl is now the leading cause of death among Americans from the age of 18 to 45. On March 1, lawmakers addressed the crisis during a hearing. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara reports.
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
Over 4.5M fentanyl pills, 3K pounds of meth seized in Phoenix area
In addition to the fentanyl pills, 140 pounds of fentanyl powder, over 135 kilos of cocaine, over 3,000 pounds of meth, 35 kilos of heroin, 49 guns, and over $2 million in cash were seized.
Arizona troopers seize enough fentanyl to 'kill more than half a million people,' DPS says
A nearly fatal crash investigation resulted in Arizona troopers finding $5.1 million worth of fentanyl – potentially saving hundreds of thousands of lives.
Maricopa County inmates hid fentanyl inside battery, socks, a 'body cavity': MCSO
Five incidents were recently reported at the county's Intake, Transfer and Release facility near 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
CBP finds almost 1 million fentanyl pills in four days at Arizona border
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it found almost one million fentanyl pills in just four days at the Port of Nogales. More than 994,000 pills were found in places like spare tires, gas tanks, and even found strapped to someone's chest. Additionally, over two pounds of fentanyl powder was found inside a speaker box.
Southwest drought & fentanyl dangers, myths
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're hearing from Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute For Public Policy about the role California plays in water rights in the southwest as states are seeing historic drought numbers, including Arizona. Dr. Daniel Brooks from the Banner Poison Control Center is talking about the dangers of fentanyl and the myths surrounding coming into contact with the drug.
Phoenix man arrested, accused of trafficking fentanyl and meth
A Phoenix man was arrested and accused of drug trafficking. Investigators say he was caught on wire communications making illegal drug transactions.
3-year-old Apache Junction boy dies from fentanyl overdose
“Unfortunately, the 3-year-old boy's respiratory system shut down after issues of brain swellings and stroke symptoms, and he ultimately was put on life support before he died,” Apache Junction Police said.