drug overdose

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has concluded an investigation into a drug overdose incident that occurred while an individual was in police custody. The case involved a drug overdose during police custody.

Matthew Perry's assistant, who administered ketamine to the actor on the day of his death, has been sentenced. The incident is linked to Perry's fatal overdose, which occurred in 2023.

A dangerous social media trend called the 'Benadryl challenge' has resulted in one death and dozens of hospitalizations, prompting warnings about the risks of ingesting antihistamines. The challenge involves consuming large amounts of Benadryl, an over-the-counter medication, leading to severe health complications.

A Ventura County teenager was arrested for selling drugs to minors after two other teens overdosed on marijuana edibles in January 2026. The incident prompted an investigation by the Moorpark Investigations Unit of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.

Clavicular refused to see his father, who was staging an intervention after a drug overdose. The incident highlights a family conflict related to substance abuse and intervention efforts.

The FBI and its JCODE partners are intensifying efforts to combat online drug markets on the darknet as overdose deaths reach record levels in the United States. The initiative focuses on targeting darknet vendors who distribute dangerous drugs through online platforms.