Drugs and Alcohol

In the last 10 minutes

Macron rubbishes cocaine train claims: ‘Fake news spread by enemies’ The Independent13:24

In the last 15 minutes

Manchester man jailed for hiding meth and cocaine in unusual place Manchester World13:20

In the last half-hour

Taxi driver caught with cocaine in car jailed BBC13:10

Effects of practice standards on opioid prescribing and chronic pain management News-Medical.Net13:07

In the last hour

UK man jailed after cops find fake bottle of water filled with cocaine and meth Sunday World12:50

Two charged over ‘sophisticated cannabis factory’ discovered after music complaint Sunday World12:47

Wycombe man jailed for eleven months for supplying cannabis in Aylesbury Bucks Herald12:41

In the last 2 hours

Burglar, 27, murdered pensioner, 69, in own home days after release from prison in… MailOnline12:30

Emmanuel Macron ‘Cocaine’ Claims Erupt After Kyiv Meeting Macon.com12:04

Two charged over ‘sophisticated NI cannabis factory’ found by police asking for music to be… Belfast Telegraph11:56

French government called on to do more against use of 'date rape' drugs Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:55

Emmanuel Macron condemns 'cocaine train' fake news pushed by Russia Evening Standard11:41

In the last 4 hours

Truth behind Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron 'cocaine' video as France clarifies 'mystery… LADbible11:32

Driver in Cork arrested for speeding, driving under the influence of an intoxicant and drug possession Echo Live11:08

Social rank modulates methamphetamine-seeking in dominant and subordinate male rodents via distinct dopaminergic… Nature.com11:06

Two men charged after sophisticated cannabis factory found in Blackwatertown village News Letter10:46

Father-of-six drug dealer made £40,000 selling cocaine South Wales Argus10:23

Two men to appear in court after police chance upon Blackwatertown cannabis factory Armagh I10:14

In the last 6 hours

Macron 'cocaine' video debunked as bizarre conspiracy claims he hid white powder The Mirror09:30

France blasts 'fake news' after Emmanuel Macron is accused of 'hiding bag of cocaine' while… MailOnline09:23

Truth behind Emanuel Macron's 'white bag' video on train as 'cocaine' claims go viral Daily Star09:17

Loud music leads to discovery of ‘sophisticated’ cannabis factory in Blackwatertown Armagh I08:53

Kelly Osbourne: I got more grief for being fat than a drug addict National World08:29

‘LSD? Been there, done that’: the Grateful Dead’s 60 years of drugs, epic noodling and… Yahoo! UK & Ireland08:12

Truth behind President Macron ‘cocaine’ video revealed Metro.co.uk07:54

In the last 8 hours

Swansea drug dealer jailed after jumping out of his window Wales 24707:20

Man jailed after being found with meth and cocaine hidden in water bottle ITV06:53

‘I didn’t know what to do, where to go’: Families affected by addiction seek more support and a say in drugs policy The Irish Times06:01

Thief who was caught with crack cocaine and heroin failed to surrender to bail Yahoo! UK & Ireland05:40

Earlier today

Reliving child torment at abuse inquiry 'led to my brother's fatal drug overdose' Daily Record04:51

Walker teen caught dealing cannabis after growing it in his garden shed Chronicle Live02:12

'Easier to get cocaine in Limerick than a pint', students tell author Irish Examiner01:01

Limerick 'at risk of becoming drug capital' as cheap crack cocaine floods city Irish Examiner01:00

Families of drug addicts suffer trauma and endure lives dominated by fear, report says Irish Examiner00:59

Yesterday

He posed as a respectable businessman but was actually behind a £1bn cocaine trafficking plot Liverpool Echo20:39 11-May-25

French Media Denies Rumors Macron Was Caught With Cocaine on Ukraine Trip Latin Times19:32 11-May-25

‘Sophisticated’ cannabis factory discovered in Co Armagh The Irish News19:15 11-May-25

Cops find ‘sophisticated cannabis factory’ after occupants play loud music Sunday World17:43 11-May-25

Police discover 'sophisticated cannabis factory' after asking residents to turn music down Belfast Live17:16 11-May-25

Police stumble on ‘sophisticated cannabis factory’ in NI after occupants play loud music Belfast Telegraph17:06 11-May-25

PSNI discover sophisticated cannabis factory in Co Armagh village while investigating loud… Northern Ireland World16:53 11-May-25

Roads ban for drug-driver Newbury Weekly News16:41 11-May-25

Local police officers praised after their actions uncover cannabis factory in Co Armagh News Letter16:37 11-May-25

The kindness of strangers: I was homeless and addicted to heroin. Joanne saved my life Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:15 11-May-25

Huge cocaine haul off Australian coast Sky News15:48 11-May-25

Blocking LSD1 restores immune response in early oral cancer News-Medical.Net15:46 11-May-25

The US 'export' making millions for UK's gangs: How illegal drug is 'flooding' into Britain… MailOnline14:28 11-May-25

Cannabis farm worth £53,000 discovered after reported burglary in Goldthorpe Sheffield Star14:05 11-May-25

Man spotted with white powder on nose left coat with cocaine in pocket after police scuffle Chronicle Live10:20 11-May-25

Dramatic footage released of €360m cocaine seizure off Australian coast Sunday World09:38 11-May-25

Drug driver banned after being eight times over the cannabis limit East Lothian Courier09:17 11-May-25

Growing cannabis, drug driving and theft: Five cases heard by magistrates The Bolton News07:23 11-May-25

Telford man grew up to £35k of cannabis plants to pay off cocaine debts Shropshire Star06:16 11-May-25

HGV driver caught with cannabis ‘would have smoked it that night’ Lynn News06:03 11-May-25

Millionaire father of troubled socialite who saved Andrew O'Keefe from heroin overdose opens up … MailOnline05:46 11-May-25

Cannabis dealer dubbed 'the best stockist in the area' ends up in court Hull Live04:58 11-May-25

Man involved in large drugs operation sent down as 15 jailed Daily Echo03:56 11-May-25

‘I took drugs when I was younger,’ admits Dáil’s new drug reform chair, TD Gary Gannon The Irish Independent02:36 11-May-25

Drug dealers who forced vulnerable people to work for 16 hours jailed Yorkshire Post01:22 11-May-25

In the last 7 days

Former Ryanair pilot charged over 10m euros cannabis seizure BBC23:06 10-May-25

Van driver sentenced for being over the drug limit Ipswich Star22:33 10-May-25

Popular pubs say ENOUGH to abuse, drug use, entitlement and parental neglect Isle of Wight County Press22:30 10-May-25

FDA chief warns about ‘gas station heroin’ The Washington Times22:07 10-May-25

Former Ryanair pilot (62) charged with possession of cannabis worth €10m BreakingNews.ie20:35 10-May-25

'Medical cannabis gave me my life back and allowed me to be a father again' Belfast Live19:51 10-May-25

A whiff of suspicion leads to 700 cannabis plants in old bank building Manchester Evening News18:56 10-May-25

Former Ryanair pilot charged with possession of over €10m worth of cannabis The Irish Independent17:25 10-May-25

Man issues warning over drug that left him 'peeing jelly' and wearing nappies at 27 Irish Mirror17:22 10-May-25

Former Ryanair pilot remanded over €10m cannabis seizure in Clare Irish Examiner17:20 10-May-25

Pennsylvania House Passes Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill Forbes17:07 10-May-25

Former pilot charged over €10m cannabis seizure RTE17:01 10-May-25

'Incredibly talented' Nottingham teacher who took crystal meth avoids classroom ban Nottinghamshire Live16:56 10-May-25

Former Ryanair pilot (62) charged with possession of €10m worth of cannabis The Irish Times16:42 10-May-25

Essex Police disrupt London to Southend drug line with six arrests Echo News16:40 10-May-25

Paranoid cocaine-fuelled Leeds thug who rained punches down on girlfriend is jailed Yorkshire Evening Post16:32 10-May-25

Police seize over 700 cannabis plants from inside former bank in Macclesfield Cheshire Live14:41 10-May-25

Police attending burglary find cannabis worth £50k BBC14:06 10-May-25

Dearne cannabis bust Rotherham Advertiser12:49 10-May-25

Wigan man admits drugs offences and carrying knife at bus station Wigan Today12:47 10-May-25

New bill aims to allow research to catch up with US’s increasing cannabis consumption Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:36 10-May-25

Doorman racially abused by drunken siblings after one was caught with cocaine The Northern Echo12:26 10-May-25

After leaving the Navy, I was doing cocaine, popping pills, and drinking over a fifth of vodka… Business Insider11:24 10-May-25

Banned and drug driver due for sentence The Ross Gazette10:39 10-May-25

Tribute paid to south Warwickshire medical cannabis campaigner Leamington Observer, Warwickshire09:59 10-May-25

Two men charged with dealing heroin after drugs raids in York YorkMix09:20 10-May-25

Drug dealer who used e-bike to peddle cocaine had previously been deported from UK Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk08:53 10-May-25

Man to face court as Gardaí seize huge €10m drug haul in County Clare Cork Beo08:13 10-May-25

Cannabis campaigner was 'an inspiration and hero' BBC07:43 10-May-25

Lurgan drug dealer and mum-of-four was selling cannabis wrapped in kitchen roll, Craigavon… Northern Ireland World06:09 10-May-25

Faces of 10 drug-flogging crooks locked up for plaguing Teesside with cocaine and heroin Teesside Live06:03 10-May-25

HGV driver caught with cannabis said he has given up the drug Fenland Citizen06:03 10-May-25

Drug user back in court after police find Class B substances in home Lynn News06:00 10-May-25

Police bust Stoke-on-Trent cannabis factory across two flats Stoke-On-Trent Live05:46 10-May-25

Almost 300 officers trained to use life-saving medicine to tackle 'huge drug issue' Lincolnshire Live04:30 10-May-25

In the dock: Ketamine driver slapped with 52 month ban Daily Echo03:53 10-May-25

Estate Fights Bid To End Fla. Nitrous Oxide Death Suit Law36003:51 10-May-25

Cannabis Co. Wins Bid To Block Lender From Seizing Cash Law36002:50 10-May-25

Zombie drug horror: Home Office warns Britain is staring down the barrel of a US-style… MailOnline01:32 10-May-25

Man due in court in connection with €10 million cannabis seizure Irish Mirror00:29 10-May-25

County Asks Missouri High Court to Permit Stacked Cannabis Taxes Bloomberg Law22:29 9-May-25

Coast Guard Cutter Kimball returns home after 84-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, $191M in cocaine … United States Coast Guard21:15 9-May-25

A New Survey Suggests Illicit Opioid Use Is Much More Common Than the Government's Numbers Indicate Reason20:54 9-May-25

Survey: U.S. adults' use of illicit opioids 20 times higher than previously estimated UPI20:16 9-May-25

Albanians in court over cannabis worth £150k found after police stopped car Norwich Evening News20:16 9-May-25

This Week In Cannabis: Earnings Divide The Market As DEA, Brands And Bills Move Forward Benzinga19:48 9-May-25

Dealer caught with £700k worth of cocaine jailed BBC19:40 9-May-25

Cannabis farm discovered at Wirral house after fire rips through property Wirral Globe18:58 9-May-25

Wirral driver tests positive for cocaine and cannabis Wirral Globe18:58 9-May-25

Man charged with intent to supply heroin and cocaine after getting stopped on M5 Stourbridge News, West Midlands18:45 9-May-25

Jail for Exmouth man, 57, after police find cocaine, cannabis and cash stashed around his home East Devon News18:26 9-May-25

Metropolitan Police officer sacked for using crystal meth he 'got from a man on Grindr' My London18:10 9-May-25

Four drug smugglers caught with a ton of high purity cocaine on board fishing boat Sunday World17:56 9-May-25

Illicit Opioid Use in America Far Higher Than Previously Thought Science Blog (Weblog)17:56 9-May-25

Drug rehab ordered for Wigan man who handled stolen car Wigan Today17:49 9-May-25

Drug dealer stored £700k of cocaine inside Keynsham home Somerset Live17:31 9-May-25

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