'One and only deadly mistake': Family says fentanyl claimed Scottsdale teen's life

Fentanyl-related deaths are continuing to climb across Maricopa County, and a family says one of the drug's latest victims was a 17-year-old Scottsdale boy.

Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 28 in Wisconsin

Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28. Over 140 events are planned across Wisconsin.

Red meth seized in Arizona, the first of its kind: 'It's a new way to market'

DEA agents in Phoenix have seized red meth in their latest bust. Agents say it came directly from the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, which then brought it up to Arizona.

Racine drug bust; woman arrested

Jill Fennell, 45, of Racine was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 27 in connection with an ongoing drug investigation involving multiple controlled buys of crystal methamphetamine.

Milwaukee County fentanyl deaths up 170% over 5 years

The Milwaukee County medical examiner said the number of fentanyl deaths in Milwaukee County has increased by 170% over the past five years, and the county's drug-related deaths are "on pace to be higher than 2021."

Wisconsin gets $400M amid opioid crisis, how it will be spent

Wisconsin is getting $400 million as part of a nationwide settlement with several pharmaceutical companies related to a lawsuit over the opioid crisis. It will be spent over the course of three phases in an effort to save lives.

Milwaukee County opioid epidemic 'hitting the Black community hard'

Through June 2022, the Milwaukee County medical examiner reports 211 overdose deaths. The CEO of a Milwaukee addiction treatment center said the number of overdoses is increasing among a particular part of the population.

Waukesha County substance abuse prevention; new efforts

Waukesha County officials on Monday, Aug. 1 will announce new efforts to prevent substance abuse in the community.

Spring Drug Take Back: Wisconsin #1 in nation, most meds collected

The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2022 Drug Take Back.

Drug Take Back Day is April 30 in Wisconsin

Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30.

'Last Night in Soho' director speaks

An aspiring fashion designer can mysteriously go back to the 1960s where she comes across a dazzling wannabe singer. But the glamour isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Substance abuse disorders: Wisconsin offers new model of care

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is collaborating with health care providers in a new approach to treating eligible BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid members who have substance use disorders.

Mother arrested with fentanyl, 2 kilos, sheriff says

A North Carolina mother was arrested with enough fentanyl to kill 1 million people, and sheriff's officials say her 4-year-old was in the vehicle when she was stopped by deputies.

Marijuana legalized, K-9s retire

As Virginia prepares to legalize adult possession of up to an ounce of marijuana on July 1, drug-sniffing police dogs from around the state are being forced into early retirement, following a trend in other states where legalization has led to K-9s being put out to pasture earlier than planned.

Ohio cops save woman’s life with Narcan they bought after department ran out

Two Cincinnati police officers saved the life of a woman who overdosed on fentanyl using medication that reverses the effects of opioids they purchased themselves after the department's supply ran out.

Milwaukee County OD deaths up 30%

Sadly, during the coronavirus pandemic, Milwaukee County has seen a sharp increase in overdose deaths.