Construction on the wall has expanded and the project is estimated to be finished in 2027. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said construction on portions…
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FDA Seeks Public Input on Standards for In-Home Opioid Disposal
Request for information invites feedback on disposal products to help reduce misuse of unused medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Request for Information…
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White House Launches New Public Awareness Effort to Save Lives Through Drug Prevention
ONDCP director says, “We must continue to teach our children about the dangers of drugs and protect them from those who seek to do irreparable harm.” The White…
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Colombia Removes Its Ambassador to the U.S. and President Petro Makes Threat
President Trump halted funding to that nation over its drug industry. The nation of Colombia pulled its ambassador to the U.S. after President Donald Trump announced that the…
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FDA Updates Opioid Labels to Emphasize Long-Term Risks
New labeling rules follow evidence linking extended opioid use to serious health dangers, including addiction and overdose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated updated safety…
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Administration Doubles Bounty for Venezuelan Regime Leader to $50 Million
Officials say Maduro is using drug cartels to destabilize the U.S. The Departments of State and Justice announced an increase in their reward to $50 million for information…
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President Signs HALT Fentanyl Act
The legislation ends the “cat and mouse” for prosecutors and includes synthetics that mimic fentanyl in its enforcement. President Donald Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of…
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President Trump Announces Extended Deadline for 35 Percent Tariffs on Canada
He stated the higher-than-expected rate of 25 percent due to fentanyl trafficking. On Thursday, President Donald Trump unveiled a new proposed tariff rate against Canadian products, raising the…
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Walgreens Agrees to Settlement Over Illegal Prescription Allegations
The pharmacy was accused of filling “excessive quantities of opioids.” Walgreen Boots Alliance has agreed to an up to $350 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ),…
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NIH Reports AI Tool Reduces Hospital Readmissions and Costs for Opioid Use
NIH-funded study shows real-world benefits of automated addiction screening in hospitals The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that a clinical trial found that an artificial intelligence (AI)…
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