Fentanyl Overdose Deaths in NJ on the Rise
In the aftermath of the shocking drug overdose death of Prince a few months ago, prescription drug abuse has been a hot topic in news articles and blog posts. Now one particular prescription opioid, fentanyl, is getting attention as recent reports indicate that the extremely powerful drug is causing overdose deaths in New Jersey at […]
Implant Device Can Now Be Used to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
The federal government’s fight to stop prescription drug abuse and addiction recently got a boost when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Probuphine, an implant to treat drug-withdrawal symptoms. With thousands of people dying each year as a result of prescription opioid overdoses and heroin overdoses, medical experts have sought new ways to […]
Mom of “Affluenza” Teen Faces Serious Criminal Charges
The mom of the teenager who avoided a serious prison sentence in a vehicular manslaughter case by claiming that he was a victim of “affluenza” could soon be headed to prison herself. Tonya Couch, the 49-year-old mother of 18-year-old Ethan Couch, drew a great deal of scrutiny after she allegedly helped Ethan flee to Mexico […]
NJ Couple Reportedly Hoarded 276 Dogs, Could Face Criminal Charges
Authorities in Howell New Jersey are still trying to determine whether criminal charges need to be filed against the owners of a local home that allegedly housed 276 dogs. Howell NJ police officers recently had to rescue the animals from the house, which is located on Bennett Road. This has been called “the worst hoarding case” […]
Could Talking Parrot Identify Killer in Michigan Murder Case?
A murder case in Michigan is getting national attention after the parents of the victim went to the media to say that they believe a talking parrot may be able to identify their son’s killer. In May 2015, Martin Duram was murdered at his residence in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The parrot, an African grey bird […]
