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What is synthetic cannabis? More than 60 people overdose over one weekend in US town
It can be more potent than marijuana.
Nevada considers emergency regulations as dispensaries run out of legal marijuana
People in the state have only been able to legally buy marijuana since 1 July.
Gang behind 'busiest drugs line in Cardiff' jailed after posing for photos holding cash
Four members of the gang were jailed for almost 30 years after seized almost £30,000-worth of drugs.
Brazilian drug lord who used plastic surgery to change looks arrested after 30 years on the run
The kingpin known as 'White Head' would smuggle as least five tonnes of cocaine a month around South America.
Father warns 'one pill can kill' after son collapses at music festival after taking drug
Simon Lindsay said his son 'had a second chance at life' after surviving the incident but warned others of the dangers.
Japanese drugmaker suspended from UK drugs body over 'lamentable' concern for patient safety
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry found Astellas failed to update nurses about drug side effects.
'I'm doing God's work' says man caught selling fake drugs at Tennessee festival
David E. Brady, from New York, was arrested at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.
Maryland mother jailed for 40 years for luring teenage victim to MS-13 stabbing death
Vanesa Alvarado promised sex to an 18-year-old man who was later stabbed 153 times.
Cocaine dealer who posed with wads of fake cash to look rich jailed for three years
Drug dealer Justin Bruney, 22, from Barking, east London, was jailed after being arrested in Tadworth, Surrey.
Police issue 'plea' to find owner of $1,600 crack cocaine placed in lost and found box
Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department want to find the owner – and bring them to justice.
Where do UK political parties stand on drug policy and legalising marijuana?
Is it time to make drugs legal in the UK?
Kenny Goss: George Michael 'wasn't honest about drugs'
Superstar's former lover says singer kept extent of his drug use secret.
Panic over dangerous new 'grey death' drug that can kill in one hit
Authorities in the US are analysing a dangerous new opioid that combines heroin and fentanyl.
US authorities 'cannot find even a dollar' of El Chapo's estimated $1bn fortune
New York prosecutors seek forfeiture of $14bn of Mexican drug cartel's illegal earnings..
Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo 'needs a booster seat' to speak to his lawyer
Joaquin Guzman, who is 5ft 6 inches tall, will get 'an elevated chair' to help him review materials.
Fentanyl epidemic: Police fear killer drug has spread UK-wide after drug lab bust
Number of deaths linked to drug could rise as coroners are asked to back-test toxicology samples.
Teenage couple 'murdered girl's grandparents then partied as bodies decomposed'
16-year old Cassie Bjorge and boyfriend accused of slitting throats of elderly couple.
Police probe 'super strength heroin' linked to 6 deaths in Yorkshire in 48 hours
Four people died in the Barnsley area on Good Friday with two more dying in Leeds and Normanton.
Isle of Man children who swallowed unknown substance 'in stable condition'
The three children were rushed to hospital following an incident at the National Sports Centre in Douglas.
'We're coming for you': Sheriff makes dramatic Hollywood-style video to warn drug dealers
It was filmed by the newly-formed Community Engagement Unit.
Police warn of 'lethal batch' of synthetic cannabis in Birmingham after man dies
Fourteen people in Manchester also collapsed after taking the drug this weekend.
Jailed: Bentley boys used roof of luxury car to smuggle £3.6m of cocaine into UK
Smugglers customised £130,000 Bentley Flying Spur to conceal drugs and money
24-year-old woman arrested after giving birth to baby moments after smoking crack
Katrina Kegelman from Florida, is suspected of giving birth to a baby boy whilst high on drugs.
California man arrested for kidnapping and raping girl and carving his name into her skin
Timothy Lee Marble, 50, was arrested in California after allegedly assaulting 13-year-old.
What medicines can I still get on NHS prescription?
Ten "low priority" medicines will be removed from prescription services – more are expected to follow.
Man films his sister's horrific reaction to 'bath salts' to show dangers of synthetic drugs
A man in New Zealand posted the disturbing video to Facebook as a warning.
Fox News' Sean Hannity asks if Obama and Hawaii travel-ban judge did cocaine and weed
Judge Derrick Watson is five years younger than Obama though both graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991.
Chess players on cognitive-enhancing drugs win more matches
Modafinil, methylphenidate and caffeine all led to an increase in chess players' scores.
Police find puppy overdosed on heroin and locked in truck while owners were arrested
The dog owners, Thomas Romero and Nina Crawford, were arrested for heroin possession and altering price tags.
Philippines President Duterte ordered police to murder criminals says former member of 'Davao death squad'
Retired policeman Arturo Lascanas said he was one of the ringleaders of the "death squad" that began operating when Rodrigo Duterte became mayor of the city in 1988.