Jun 11 Hunter Biden convicted of 3 felony charges in federal gun trial By Randall Chase, Claudia Lauer, Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days. Continue reading
Jun 10 Hunter Biden gun trial jurors begin deliberations By Claudia Lauer, Michael Kunzelman, Randall Chase, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press In his closing argument, the prosecutor pointed to deeply personal testimony, text messages, photos and Hunter Biden's own words in his 2021 memoir to argue that the president's son clearly knew he was in the throes of a crack addiction… Continue reading
Jun 03 Prospective jurors in Hunter Biden’s firearms case questioned on gun rights, addiction, politics By Claudia Lauer, Michael Kunzelman, Colleen Long, Randall Chase, Associated Press Prospective jurors in the federal firearms case against Hunter Biden are being questioned on their thoughts about gun rights and addiction. Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 8:33 Recovery community helping Kentucky town rebound from economic decline and addiction By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz, Mary Fecteau For years, the stories coming out of Appalachian coal country have been grim: addiction, black lung disease and economic decline. But a new story is now emerging, one where people in recovery are helping their communities rebound. Jeffrey Brown reports… Continue watching
Feb 21 New study sheds light on ripple effects of overdose deaths By Laura Santhanam Since 2000, 1.1 million people have fatally overdosed in the United States, and a new study helps quantify the profound depth of suffering. Continue reading
Oct 24 More than 40 states sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The lawsuit filed in federal court in California also claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law. Continue reading
Oct 10 New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press The legislation expands the definition of gravely disabled to include people who are unable to provide themselves basic needs due to an untreated mental illness or heavy drug uses. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 6:11 Alcohol-related deaths among women rise at a faster rate than men By Laura Barrón-López, Dorothy Hastings In the last two decades, more and more Americans have died from drinking-related causes. But a new study shows alcohol-related deaths are rising faster among women than men. Laura Barrón-López discussed the research with Dr. Paula Cook, a physician who… Continue watching
Feb 15 Watch 9:08 Senate hearing on fentanyl outlines international supply chain that brings drug to U.S. By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Tess Conciatori A Congressional hearing on fentanyl brought some of the Biden administration's key drug officials together to examine how to address what is now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45. Lisa Desjardins has more on the… Continue watching
Oct 01 Truman Capote’s unhappy ending By Dr. Howard Markel Capote died a month shy of his 60th year, a victim to the stranglehold of drug addiction and alcoholism. Continue reading