San Francisco police have arrested four suspects in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy who overdosed on a deadly new drug. Investigators say the teen took a counterfeit pill containing cychlorphine, a powerful synthetic opioid that has recently surfaced in the city. Law enforcement officials say cychlorphine is roughly 10 times more potent than fentanyl and was first identified in the U.S. in 2024. DEA Special Agent in Charge Bob Beris said the agency first encountered the drug that year at a DEA laboratory in Florida. FOX 2 San Francisco’s Christien Kafton reports.
The “war on drugs” sought to reduce substance abuse by driving up prices and lowering demand. Today, street drugs are less expensive and more dangerous than ever.
Five decades after the “war on drugs” sought to make substance abuse unaffordable, illicit drugs are cheaper and more powerful than ever. A visit to Baltimore shows why.
The Trump administration credits its border and drug policies for a significant reduction in fentanyl-related deaths.
The Trump administration credits its border and drug policies for a significant reduction in fentanyl-related deaths . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S. fell by 22 percent from 2024 to 2025, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ) data , with the Trump administration highlighting its efforts to secure the border and combat drug cartels, including through military force . DETAIL: The Trump administration attributes the decline to its border security measures, targeting of drug cartels, and arrests of fentanyl traffickers. The White House also noted a 45 percent reduction in fentanyl seizures and a decrease in the potency of seized fentanyl pills. KEY QUOTE: “President Trump…Open
Newly obtained 911 dispatch audio shows that actress Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at a South Carolina apartment, with a responding EMT referencing a possible overdose minutes into the call. An unidentified friend placed the 911 call at 1:51 p.m. Sunday from a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment, reporting an "unresponsive female" […] The post 911 dispatch audio reveals Hayden Panettiere was in cardiac arrest from suspected overdose before death at 36 appeared first on American Almanac .
Newly obtained 911 dispatch audio shows that actress Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at a South Carolina apartment, with a responding EMT referencing a possible overdose minutes into the call. An unidentified friend placed the 911 call at 1:51 p.m. Sunday from a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment, reporting an "unresponsive female" in "cardiac arrest," the New York Post reported after obtaining the dispatch recording. Several minutes later, a second EMT on the same call referenced a possible "overdose" at the address and confirmed that "CPR is in progress." Panettiere was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m., roughly 41 minutes after the initial call. She was 36 years old, five days short of her 37th birthday.…Open
In this excerpt from American Recovery, interventionist Chris Howard entered recovery expecting it to be only a temporary “tune-up” before returning to his old life. Here he explains to host, Aaron Prager what finally changed his direction and why a genuine spiritual experience is often a gradual personality transformation—not a sudden flash of divine light. To hear more check out the full episode here https://l.prageru.com/4gbb7Cb Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow Chris Howard: Tiktok (realchrishoward) Instagram (real_chrishoward) Follow Aaron Prager: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theaaronprager/) X …
AI:In this segment from American Recovery, interventionist Chris Howard discusses his journey through sobriety and the misconceptions surrounding addiction treatment. Initially viewing recovery as a mere temporary fix rather than a permanent lifestyle change, Howard explains that true transformation stems from gradual personality shifts and spiritual engagement rather than sudden miracles. His account highlights the necessity of personal accountability and provides insight into how addressing underlying issues like generational trauma and behavioral patterns is essential for long-term success in overcoming substance abuse.Open
