Drugs

Saying what's available now isn't working, state lawmakers voted Tuesday to be able to lock up those suspected of being impaired on drugs for up to five days without their consent.

The unanimous vote by Senate Committee on Health and Human Services comes 14 years after Arizona voters approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes. And it is four years after that drug was legalized for recreational purposes.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is at least 50 times more powerful than heroine. With the state as a major entry point for counterfeit pills from Mexico, fentanyl is cheap, readily available and taking its toll on the state.

The war on the opioid epidemic continues in Yuma County. That is why the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law…

San Luis High School hosted a community forum last week for parents and community members to address the topic of fentanyl use among local…

PHOENIX -- Arizonans are finally going to get some protection from "surprise'' hospital bills.On Tuesday, a new state law takes effect designed to help…

How does enforcement determine if someone is “too high” to drive?As scientists try to develop a reliable DUI test for marijuana, KAWC’s Stephanie Sanchez…