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Homeless Man And GoFundMe Couple Face Charges For Scam 'Predicated On A Lie'A New Jersey couple and a homeless man have been accused of making up a feel-good story that raised more than $400,000 through GoFundMe.

Drug Take-Back Day Keeps Leftover Medications Out Of Abuser HandsThe Drug Enforcement Administration hosted the bi-annual “Drug Takeback” event throughout the nation, including nearly 100 stations in Colorado.

Couple Accused Of Taking Money From Homeless Vet’s GoFundMe Likely To Be Indicted, Lawyer SaysThe attorney said his firm would no longer represent the Mark D’Amico and Katelyn McClure in the lawsuit involving Johnny Bobbitt.

Police Search Home Of Couple Who Raised $400,000 For Homeless Good SamaritanPolice executed a search warrant Thursday morning to comb through the home of the couple who raised $400,000 for a homeless Philadelphia man.

Haven Helps Pregnant Women And Moms Fighting AddictionHaven was one of the first programs in Colorado to accept infants into residence while their mothers received substance abuse treatment.

GoFundMe For Homeless Man That Helped Stranded Driver Has Been Drained, Says AttorneyThere's no more money left in a GoFundMe account for a homeless man who used his last $20 to buy gas for a stranded driver in Philadelphia, says the homeless man's attorney.

Police Officer Adopts Infant Daughter Of Homeless Mother Battling Addiction"It's weird to live in the tension of joy and heartbreak like this story is," the officer's wife said. "It's wonderful at the same time."

Homeless Good Samaritan Suing Couple Who Raised $400K To Help HimJohnny Bobbitt received worldwide praise after he gave a stranded motorist in Philadelphia his last $20 so she could get gas last year.

CDC: Opioid Addiction Among Pregnant Women SkyrocketsA new report from the CDC has revealed a troubling surge in opioid use among pregnant women.

WHO Classifies 'Gaming Disorder' As Mental Health ConditionThe WHO announced 'gaming disorder' as a new mental health condition to be included in the latest edition of its International Classification of Diseases on Monday.

Former Nugget Rebounded From Drug Addiction. Now He's Helping Others Fight ItChris Herren, a former Nuggets player, started a nonprofit that has for several years increased awareness and treatment of substance abuse.

Trump's Plan For Opioid Crisis Includes Death Penalty For High-Volume TraffickersPresident Trump has previously said "a drug dealer will kill 2,000, 3,000, 5,000 people during the course of his or her life" and not be punished as much as a murderer.

Fitness Program Explores Tie Between Lifting Weights And Getting SoberMark McIntosh is the founder of the program called A Stronger Cord that helps people on the road to recovery.

U2 Bassist Thanks Band For Helping Him Through AddictionIn a frank and heartfelt speech, U2 bassist Adam Clayton thanked his bandmates of four decades for their support during his treatment and recovery for alcohol abuse years ago, and then joined them for a rollicking rendition of a few hits.