drugs https://www.wfyi.org/tags/drugs drugs en-US Copyright Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT Connecticut lawmakers weigh ban on drugs used for executions in Indiana https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-03-04/connecticut-lawmakers-weigh-ban-on-drugs-used-for-executions-in-indiana Lawmakers in Connecticut want to ban state companies from profiting off drugs used in federal executions, all of which are carried out in Indiana. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-03-04/connecticut-lawmakers-weigh-ban-on-drugs-used-for-executions-in-indiana George Hale Risky behavior still prevails for Indiana students, survey reports https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-06-18/risky-behavior-still-prevails-for-indiana-students-survey-reports A statewide survey for students conducted every other year monitors students’ health risks and behaviors in categories such as physical health, alcohol and tobacco use and unintended physical injury. The anonymous survey reports some concerning changes for Indiana youth since 2021. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-06-18/risky-behavior-still-prevails-for-indiana-students-survey-reports Violet Comber-Wilen Counterfeit fentanyl pills are becoming a lot more common in law enforcement seizures https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-05-13/counterfeit-fentanyl-pills-are-becoming-a-lot-more-common-in-law-enforcement-seizures Almost half of the illicit fentanyl seized by law enforcement last year was pills made to look like prescription opioids, a new study says. The trend suggests a growing supply of illicit fentanyl. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-05-13/counterfeit-fentanyl-pills-are-becoming-a-lot-more-common-in-law-enforcement-seizures NPR Prosecutor's office announces increased enforcement for fentanyl dealers linked to overdose deaths https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-05-02/prosecutors-office-announces-increased-enforcement-for-fentanyl-dealers-linked-to-overdose-deaths The Marion County Prosecutor’s office announced three charges this week for dealing controlled substances that resulted in death. Officials say they intend to file more of these charges to deter dealers. Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2024-05-02/prosecutors-office-announces-increased-enforcement-for-fentanyl-dealers-linked-to-overdose-deaths Benjamin Thorp