Baseball's opioid crisis exposed in Tyler Skaggs tragedy
The shocking trial of former LA Angels executive Eric Kay exposes baseball's troubling relationship with opioids and the devastating human cost behind the headlines.
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Trump's 'drug boat' plan to combat US opioid crisis
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years
A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.
Wegovy Gains Medicaid Coverage in US States
Groundbreaking obesity medication Wegovy gains Medicaid coverage across multiple American states, marking a significant shift in healthcare policy for weight management treatments.
Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug
A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.
Oregon reverses drug decriminalisation in policy U-turn
Oregon dramatically overturns its pioneering drug decriminalisation law as overdose crisis worsens, marking a major policy U-turn in American addiction treatment approaches.
Trump Declares War on Mexican Drug Cartels
Donald Trump announces unprecedented military action against Mexican drug cartels, declaring them terrorist organisations and authorising US forces to pursue them across borders in dramatic policy shift.
Woman plotted to supply euthanasia drugs for humans: court
Elaine Arch-Rowe discussed supplying animal euthanasia drugs to undercover agents for human use, Northern Territory court hears in disturbing case.
War on Drugs Failed: New Plan for Fentanyl Crisis
A damning new report declares the decades-long War on Drugs a catastrophic failure, proposing a groundbreaking public health approach to tackle the devastating US fentanyl epidemic.
British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations
Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.
Trump's Escalated Drug War: A Dangerous New Reality
Donald Trump's radical new drug war strategy threatens to turn a metaphorical failure into a devastating reality, risking global stability and human rights.
NHS Doctor's Urgent Warning: Never Mix These Medications
An NHS doctor issues a critical warning against mixing two widely used over-the-counter medications, revealing a potentially fatal health risk lurking in homes across the UK.
London's THC Crisis: Synthetic Cannabinoids Found in Market
Exclusive University of Bath research reveals dangerous synthetic cannabinoids masquerading as THC in London's illicit drug market, posing severe public health risks.
Coroner: Reclassify Ketamine After Woman's Tragic Death
A senior coroner issues a stark warning as a million-pound-a-year woman's ketamine addiction leads to tragic death, sparking calls for reclassification to a Class A drug.
Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns
Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.
British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand
A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei
British mother dies from fentanyl-laced cocaine in NYC
Martha Nolan Oslatara, a British mother-of-two, died after taking cocaine laced with fentanyl at a New York party. Her family's heartbreak highlights the growing danger of lethal drugs infiltrating the city's social scene.
Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Access to Weight-Loss Drugs
A potential second Trump presidency could trigger massive price hikes for life-changing diabetes and obesity medications due to proposed import tariffs, putting essential treatments at risk for millions of Britons.
BA cabin crew jailed for smuggling cocaine on flight
A British Airways flight attendant, Haden Pentecost, has been sentenced to prison after being caught attempting to smuggle £700,000 worth of cocaine through Heathrow Airport.
Food Scents & Weight-Loss Drugs: UK's New Trend
From 'edible' eau de parfums to Ozempic-inspired accessories, discover how food, fragrance, and pharmaceuticals are colliding in Britain's latest luxury wellness trend.
18,000 Illegal Weight Loss Drugs Seized at UK Border
A massive haul of illegal semaglutide injections has been intercepted at the UK border, as criminals attempt to smuggle counterfeit versions of the 'Hollywood' weight loss drug Mounjaro into the country, posing a severe health risk to the public.
Serena Williams Denies Using Ozempic, Slams Rumours
Tennis legend Serena Williams has vehemently denied using Ozempic for weight loss, calling the speculation 'invasive' and 'harmful' in a powerful statement addressing body shaming and the pressure on female athletes.
BA attendant found naked and high on drugs mid-flight
Shocking mid-air incident as British Airways crew member discovered incapacitated in lavatory on London-bound flight from Miami, prompting emergency diversion and police intervention.
Cornwall Beach Drug Gang Busted in Daylight Sting
Exclusive footage reveals a sophisticated drug gang operating in broad daylight on a popular Cornish beach, leading to a major police crackdown and multiple arrests.
BA attendant caught naked and high on meth in plane toilet
A British Airways flight attendant was suspended after being discovered naked and intoxicated by methamphetamine in a plane's toilet mid-flight, causing major disruption and raising serious safety concerns.
Female prison officer jailed for smuggling drugs to inmate
A female prison officer at HMP Guys Marsh has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for a brazen plot to smuggle drugs and a mobile phone to an inmate with whom she was having a clandestine affair.
Mounjaro & Ozempic Side Effects: New UK Health Warning
Exclusive: UK health experts issue urgent warnings as severe gastrointestinal illnesses linked to popular diabetes-turned-weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Ozempic surge. Discover the real risks behind the TikTok trend.
Net-a-Porter founder's explosive divorce allegations
Dramatic court documents reveal the bitter divorce battle between Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet and her ex-husband, Arnaud Massenet, detailing shocking allegations of drug use, prostitutes, and multiple affairs.
Drug Gang's Cornwall Speedboat Chase Ends in Arrests
A high-speed police chase in Cornwall culminated in a gang's desperate speedboat escape attempt, leading to multiple arrests and a major drugs bust on a popular beach.
Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder
A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.
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