Coast Guard bans kratom, similar drugs immediately Kratom is not a federally controlled substance in the U.S. and is available legally in 44 states in vape shops, other retail stores and online.By Patricia Kime13 days ago
Lawmakers introduce bill to lower drug costs for service members, veteransThe proposal would allow Tricare beneficiaries and VA patients to pay the lowest government-negotiated price for prescription drugs.By Tanya Noury3 weeks ago
Ecuador readies major offensive on criminal groups with US support The announcement came days after Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations against organized crime groups in the South American country.By Gonzalo Solano, AP3 months ago
Some remote Tricare families will get prescription drugs for freeActive duty families in Tricare Prime Remote in the U.S. will have a $0 copay for covered prescriptions outside military pharmacies.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Coast Guard hurt drug interdiction by focusing on migrants, GAO saysThe U.S. Coast Guard failed to meet drug interdiction goals from fiscal 2015 to 2024, the Government Accountability Office found.By Riley Ceder4 months ago
US strikes Venezuela, says Nicolás Maduro has been capturedIt was not known if there were any deaths or injuries on either side or if more actions lay ahead. Trump said the strikes were carried out “successfully.”5 months ago