Illegal drugs in the news today

Here are some recent news articles about illegal drugs:

Fentanyl Overdoses

• "Fentanyl overdoses surge in US, with 30,000 deaths in 2020, CDC reports" (CNN, March 2023)
• "Fentanyl deaths in US reach record high, with 71,000 fatalities in 2021, CDC says" (NBC News, March 2023)

Drug Trafficking and Cartels

• "Mexican cartel leader 'El Chapo' Guzmán's son arrested in Mexico" (BBC News, February 2023)
• "US seizes massive cocaine shipment from Colombia, worth $1 billion" (Fox News, February 2023)

Drug-Related Violence

• "Drug cartel violence kills 15 in Mexico's Guadalajara" (Al Jazeera, February 2023)
• "US-Mexico border violence surges as drug cartels fight for control" (The Hill, January 2023)

Drug Addiction and Treatment

• "US sees surge in methamphetamine use, with 2.1 million users in 2020" (The New York Times, February 2023)
• "New treatment for opioid addiction shows promise in early trials" (HealthDay, January 2023)

Drug Policy and Reform

• "US House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana at federal level" (The Hill, February 2023)
• "Canada to allow possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use" (The Globe and Mail, January 2023)

Other Drug-Related News

• "US Customs seizes $1.5 million in counterfeit prescription pills" (CBS News, February 2023)
• "Study finds link between vaping and increased risk of heart problems" (Medical News Today, January 2023)

Please note that these articles are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. Additionally, the news articles listed above are just a few examples of the many stories about illegal drugs that are reported in the media every day.