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Last month, a 20-year-old woman was arrested on charges of selling fentanyl-laced pills to Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, officials said.
In addition to reversing opioid overdoses, professionals are trying a new method to get people who use drugs into treatment.
In Camden, New Jersey, first responders have seen a major increase in drug overdoses and calls to treat them. Now, in addition to using naloxone to reverse an overdose, paramedics are introducing a treatment medication immediately, increasing the amount of people who go into long-term treatment. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer also known as "tranq," was detected in more than 1 in 10 fentanyl deaths across 20 states and D.C.
The successful program teaches addicts woodworking, specifically how to build guitars and how to break with using.
Authorities said they responded to "a medical emergency" involving multiple inmates at a jail north of Seattle on Wednesday night.
Pennsylvania is not the first state to classify xylazine as a controlled substance. Some legislators are pushing for a similar nationwide decision.
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
In September of 2021, "The Wire" star was found dead at the age of 54 in his home in Brooklyn, New York.
The FDA on Wednesday approved Narcan, a nasal spray that helps reverse opioid overdoses, for over-the-counter sales without a prescription. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan joins CBS News to discuss how this could help curb opioid deaths.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales. Jan Hoffman, a health reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the move means.
Fatal overdoses in teens ages 14 to 18 jumped 123% from 2019 to 2021, according to data from the CDC.
Advocates say they hope to see the money spent on evidence-based treatment options, including overdose prevention centers.
An influx of the synthetic opioid in the last two years has vexed law enforcement, overwhelmed health systems and affected struggling Native communities.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
During the coronavirus pandemic, federal agencies changed rules to allow qualified clinicians to remotely prescribe buprenorphine, even to new patients.
The teacher faces various charges for alleged possession as well as endangering the welfare of children.
Several provisions in the spending bill aim to make substance use disorder treatment more accessible.
The 19-year-old was found dead in a Burbank, California, parking lot over the summer.
Fatal overdoses linked to the synthetic opioid fentanyl have been steadily climbing in the United States. "CBS Evening News" managing editor and anchor Norah O'Donnell reports on how teens are buying the drug on social media. Then Desilynn Smith, the clinical supervisor with Gateway to Change rehabilitation center, joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the loss of her husband to a fentanyl overdose and her work to prevent drug-related deaths in her community.
This is the ninth month in a row that the rate of increasing overdose deaths has slowed, preliminary CDC data shows.
Deaths from fentanyl among teens have more than tripled since 2019.
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
The trilateral amphibious training between Australia, Japan and the U.S. Marine rotational force in northern Australia will begin in 2025 with Exercise Talisman Sabre.
The government made a list of demands in dozens of categories in a letter Thursday to the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office.
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.
The photographer who worked with Steve Hartman describes in poignant detail the emotional challenges of working with the families of school shooting victims.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
At 27-years-old Karoline Leavitt would be the youngest White House press secretary in history.
Oklahoma's attorney general said the state schools superintendent cannot mandate students watch a video announcing a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism.
Kayla Smith, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Idaho's restrictive abortion ban, tells Nicole Valdez about "the most traumatic experience" of her life. She and five other women are suing the state to clarify and expand abortion exceptions.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
A mother and son flew 9,000 miles to seek care for his spinal condition after they'd exhausted options in their home country.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised controversy on topics ranging from vaccines to fluoride to food.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
The attack came as fears are mounting about Moscow's intentions to devastate Ukraine's power generation capacity ahead of the cold winter.
The trilateral amphibious training between Australia, Japan and the U.S. Marine rotational force in northern Australia will begin in 2025 with Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the U.S.-China relationship into another valley.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
This was the second incident of fatal violence in China in a matter of days.
Actor Kathy Bates sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss her latest role in the CBS drama "Matlock." Then, Lee Cowan meets Jacob Rock, a 20-year-old nonverbal man with autism who composed a symphony in his head. With the help of musician Rob Laufer, Jacob's ideas became a reality when the University of Southern California's orchestra played it. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with David Wade.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
After authorities ruled Megan Parra took her own life, her family would spend years investigating her death, recruiting two retired FBI agents and convincing local and state officials to take a second look at the case.
After Alyssa Burkett was murdered, detectives quickly learned that the prime suspect was the father of her child, Andrew Beard. But as the investigation unfolded, they would find out that Beard wasn't the only one involved in the murder plot.
A Georgia jury heard opening statements Friday in the trial of the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley. Jose Ibarra is charged with killing the 22-year-old in February. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
A murder trial is underway in Athens, Georgia, for a Venezuelan man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The suspect was in the U.S. illegally, and his arrest helped put the immigration debate front and center during the presidential campaign. Mark Strassmann is covering the trial.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Over the past six years, the parents of school shooting victims opened their doors to CBS News' Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, inviting them to see what it's like to live alongside their children's bedrooms, just as they left them.
Actor Kathy Bates sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss her latest role in the CBS drama "Matlock." Then, Lee Cowan meets Jacob Rock, a 20-year-old nonverbal man with autism who composed a symphony in his head. With the help of musician Rob Laufer, Jacob's ideas became a reality when the University of Southern California's orchestra played it. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth and former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.