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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.

FDA Cracking Down On E-Cigarettes

The agency's commissioner says the rate of teen vaping has reached an "epidemic proportion."

Officials Credit Southern Arizona Drug Seizures to Stonegarden Funding

Law enforcement officials point to the governor's Border Strike Force and Operation Stonegarden grants as factors in their success.

Addiction in Cochise County

Episode 1: A look at the county's most recent effort to counteract overdose and addiction.

TMC Sues Opioid Industry

The hospital is the first in Arizona to sue opioid manufacturers and distributors.

Arizona Sues OxyContin Maker

Suit alleges violations of Arizona court order

Illicit Opioid Seizures Rise as Prescriptions Drop

A discussion with DEA special agent in charge Doug Coleman.

TPD Program Offers Drug Offenders Treatment Instead of Arrest

Officers have referred nearly 50 people for treatment since July.

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