U.S. overdose deaths fell nearly 17% in 1-year period, CDC says
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
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Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
As we continue to see an opioid crisis in our communities, there's an overwhelming push to combat this.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
First responders are using Narcan, a drug that reverses the effects of a drug overdose, more than ever before.
A judge handed down a total of 35 years on Wednesday in the drug conspiracy case that claimed the lives of three teenage girls in North Texas.
More than 111,000 people in the US have died from drug overdoses in one year. The vast majority are because of fentanyl, and police departments are fighting back.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill in June allowing prosecutors to pursue murder in fentanyl deaths.
September is National Recovery Month.
Just before 5 p.m. Aug. 1, first responders were sent to three overdose calls: two at the TGI Friday's off Coneflower Drive and one at the AMC movie theater across the street.
The class takes place June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MedStar Fort Worth headquarters, 2900 Alta Mere Drive.
MedStar is offering a free class explaining to how to perform CPR, stop excessive bleeding and Narcan administration on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
One North Texas family unfortunately knows all too well the pain of losing of loved one to fentanyl.
The Carrollton Police Department is investigating a suspected overdose on a middle school campus after a student was successfully revived with Narcan, an opioid reversal medication.
A string of overdoses have taken place, killing one, at North Texas halfway houses.
Narcan, used to reverse overdoses, is now available over-the-counter.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Parents, some of whom lost children to fentanyl, took part in a procession through Carrollton in an effort to get the attention of area schools districts that they say aren't doing enough to stop it.
In response to the teen fentanyl overdoses and deaths lately across North Texas, Dallas ISD leaders hosted a community meeting to talk about it Tuesday night.
Local Hispanic leaders are sounding an alarm that the current fentanyl crisis in North Texas could become as devastating as another deadly drug trend from the past.
Narcan, the life-saving opioid overdose drug, could be available in big box shops, supermarkets, convenience shops, and schools and as soon as this summer.
Narcan, the life-saving opioid overdose drug, could be available in big box shops, supermarkets, convenience shops, and schools and as soon as this summer.
The couple is accused of selling fentanyl-laced drugs to teens.
Investigators say they led a fentanyl ring which led to at least ten student overdoses and three deaths.
The victims went to middle schools and a high school in Carrollton.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
A First Alert Weather Day is issued for Wednesday morning as gusty winds and rain could impact the morning commute.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking an opportunity for strong storms overnight into Wednesday morning, so a First Alert Weather Day has been issued.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, died Monday while carrying out his duties, Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman said.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The Barbara Cares Foundation, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit, has $10,000 of funding to give out by the end of the year.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Even those enrolled in Medicare have a harder time paying for treatment compared with older adults in other countries.
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
When we first met Nia-Tayler Clark earlier this year, she was excited to show us her Farmers Branch bookstore, BLACKLIT.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
Luka Doncic had his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds.
CeeDee Lamb had nine catches for 116 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown reception.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
