Once again, U.S. Border Protection (CBP) officers have been busy interdicting drug smuggling activity. A recent article reported on two incidents resulting in the seizure of more than $800,000 in illicit drugs at the Port of San Luis. On January 29 officers encountered a man in a Chevrolet sedan coming...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new non-opioid pain reliever in more than 20 years according to a new report. The new drug is known as Journavx and it holds promise as a much needed alternative to opioid painkillers like Vicodin and OxyContin. These opioids have long...

There’s a lot of buzz about medical marijuana recently and it’s a divisive topic for many people. Those in favor tout its benefits but those with doubts may have reason to disagree. Opponents of medical marijuana suggest that it may not only set the stage for cannabis use disorder but...

Excessive alcohol use is a pervasive problem throughout the U.S. Alcohol dependency can develop slowly, over time, and you may not realize you have developed an addiction that requires treatment. But addiction isn’t the only risk associated with alcohol use. Alcohol consumption is a leading preventable cause of cancer in the United...