Two major drug trafficking investigations in North Carolina and Tennessee have led to over 30 arrests combined. The North Carolina case resulted in more than 170 charges after seizing cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, guns and cash. In Tennessee, 15 individuals were indicted for conspiring to distribute cocaine, with seizures including fentanyl, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, firearms and cash.
Three recent drug enforcement operations in Virginia and Alabama led to multiple arrests and seizures of cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, firearms, and over $3,000 in cash. The cases involved separate investigations by county sheriff's offices and drug task forces.
A study links sugary drink consumption to anxiety in adolescents, while separate research shows parental substance use patterns strongly influence teen consumption, with authoritative parenting styles offering protective effects.
A longitudinal study of 460,000 teenagers found adolescent cannabis use was linked to higher risks of later bipolar, psychotic, anxiety and depression diagnoses. Separate research and expert guidance say THC effects, especially long term, still need more study.
The Trump administration moved to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The change is expected to ease research restrictions but will not immediately legalize marijuana.
A months-long drug investigation in North Carolina led to four arrests and over 70 felony charges, with seizures including firearms and 120 grams of cocaine and methamphetamine. Separately, a traffic stop revealed cocaine, marijuana, and a firearm, highlighting ongoing regional drug activity. Law enforcement officials note challenges from differing state marijuana laws and increasing drug-related incidents.
A Wisconsin man faces over a dozen felony charges for allegedly growing marijuana and possessing firearms near a Girl Scout camp, while a Massachusetts man was arrested on drug and firearm charges. The Wisconsin suspect could face over 160 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
Multiple people were arrested following a city-wide narcotics enforcement operation in Hartford, Connecticut. Police seized over 1,000 sleeves of fentanyl, crack cocaine, a firearm, and more than $8,000 in cash.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced arrests of criminal illegal aliens convicted of sex crimes against children, drug trafficking, and gang activity. Nearly 70% of ICE arrests involve individuals charged or convicted of crimes in the U.S.
President Donald Trump pardoned five former NFL players, including one posthumously, for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking. The pardons were announced by White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson.
| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05485012 |
Reinforcing Effects of Marijuana and Opioids |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
| NCT05114460 |
Vaped Marijuana to Attenuate Naloxone-Precipitated Withdrawal |
TERMINATED | PHASE2 |
| NCT03699540 |
Marijuana Effects on Simulated Driving Performance |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
| NCT03546790 |
Laboratory Smoking of Marijuana "Blunts" |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
| NCT03253926 |
Effect of Lorcaserin on Cannabis Withdrawal and Self-administration |
COMPLETED | PHASE1/PHASE2 |
| NCT01964404 |
Cannabis, Schizophrenia and Reward: Self-Medication and Agonist Treatment? |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
| NCT00743366 |
Effect of Quetiapine on Marijuana Withdrawal and Relapse |
COMPLETED | PHASE2 |
| NCT00373503 |
Effect of Lofexidine and Oral THC on Marijuana Withdrawal and Relapse |
COMPLETED | PHASE2 |
| NCT00373295 |
Effect of Baclofen on Marijuana Withdrawal and Relapse |
COMPLETED | PHASE2 |
