Deadly Blue 'Mexican Oxy' Pills Take Toll on US Southwest
The pills are part of a flood of illicit fentanyl smuggled into the U.S. by the Sinaloa cartel.
US Border Agency Announces Biggest-Ever Fentanyl Bust, Worth $3.5M
Customs and Border Protection said agents captured more than 250 pounds of the deadly opioid.
Documentary On Plight of Endangered Porpoise Heading to Sundance
The documentary follows the plight of the Sea of Cortez's vaquita marina, which is on the verge of extinction.
Tucson, Pima County Sue Opioid Industry
The suit claims manufacturers deceived the public about the addictive nature of opioids.
How Cartel Crime Affects Tucson
TPD Chief Chris Magnus says trafficked drugs pose the biggest threat.
Pima County Sheriff's Deputies to Carry Anti-Overdose Drug
The agency originally claimed the nasal spray Narcan was "impractical" to carry.
Meth Seizures at the Border Continue to Rise
The DEA says Arizona is one of the primary places meth enters the country.
Combined Meth and Heroin Use More Prevalent, Doctor Says
Understanding how the brain responds to stimulants like meth.
Family Shares Daughter's Battle With Heroin, Meth
They want legislative change to prevent families from suffering similar losses.
Cochise County to Form Opioid Overdose Investigative Team
The county received a grant to track and prevent opioid-related deaths.
Tucson Police Focusing on Opioids
The department wants other law enforcement agencies to join their efforts.
Drug 'Take-Back Day' Chance to Dispose of Old Prescriptions
The DEA is partnering with local law enforcement Saturday to collect unneeded or expired prescription drugs.
UA Center Connects Drug Researchers to Industry
The Center for Drug Discovery also links students with leading pharmaceutical companies.
Arizona Opioid Helpline Takes More Than 1,000 Calls, Officials Say
The 24/7 service is being touted as the first of its kind in the nation.
Arizona Sues Maker of Oxycontin
Lawsuit claims Purdue Pharma violated a judicial order regarding claims made in advertisements.
