Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement…
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First Opioid Abatement meeting under new leader draws big crowd, largely to support ibogaine study
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Nearly 130 people attended the first Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission meeting under the group’s…
City of Florence to hold prescription drug take back event as part of DEA Take Back Day October 29
The City of Florence will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Event in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…
USDEA releases National Drug Threat Assessments showing ‘harsh reality’ of drug threats
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Tuesday released the National Drug Threat Assessment, an annual…
Six month, multi-agency investigation nets 20 arrests (so far), gets plethora of illegal drugs off the street
NKyTribune staff A multi-agency investigation centered in Dayton, Kentucky has resulted in the arrest of 20 people and large quantities…
First-ever felony criminal charges filed against distributor, execs for illegal distribution of opioids
Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Ray Donovan, the Special Agent…
Pew Trusts: Kentucky leading the way as Farmer’s hope for riches from legalized hemp, despite risks
By April Simpson Pew Charitable Trusts Michael Calebs begins feeling nostalgic standing in the airy barn on his rolling, 400-acre…
DEA plans to open Paducah office, Senate Majority Leader McConnell advocated on behalf of facility
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that in response to his request, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)…