By L.A. Williams Christian Action League June 7, 2024 “A multi-drug crisis centered on fentanyl often paired with other illicit drugs” that directly affects nearly 50 million Americans and untold numbers of their loved ones — that’s how an article released by Axios Health late last month described the current status of addiction in the […]
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Unveiling the Dangers of Tianeptine: North Carolina’s Legislative Response
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League April 22, 2024 Tianeptine, also known as “gas-station heroin,” could be banned in North Carolina if a group of lawmakers tasked with addressing drug use has its way. In its April 16 report, the House Select Committee on Substance Abuse suggested that the Legislature deem tianeptine a Schedule II […]
Rising Menace: Xylazine Use in North Carolina Linked to Gruesome Wounds and Fatalities
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League March 15, 2024 Medical experts joined law enforcement officials this week in urging the North Carolina legislature to add the drug xylazine to the list of controlled substances, asserting that while it may be beneficial as an animal tranquilizer it is having a devastating impact on individuals who consume […]
NC GOP Urges Governor to Aid Texas in Border Crisis: CAL Director Speaks to Immigration Reform
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League February 2, 2024 North Carolina House Republicans this week sent a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper and asked him to assist Texas in securing the southern border by offering the services of the North Carolina National Guard. The letter was signed by all 72 members of the GOP House […]
Deadly Drugs that Look Like Sidewalk Chalk: Police Warn Parents about ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 16, 2022 State and federal law enforcement officials are warning the public about a colorful but deadly street version of the drug fentanyl that appears to be candy or sidewalk chalk and has been found in 18 states, including North Carolina. Dubbed “rainbow fentanyl” due to its appearance, […]