So let’s try to get this straight, here.

PHOENIX – Earlier this year, Arizona banned a synthetic substance nicknamed spice sold as incense but often smoked as an alternative to marijuana.

TUCSON — Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband launched a political action committee aimed at curbing gun violence on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the Tucson shooting that killed six people and left her critically injured.

Scottsdale leaders Tuesday balked at a recommendation to take away school district control over money used to pay for prevention programs for student drug, grief and behavioral issues.

U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske visited a substance abuse and mental health counseling agency on Wednesday in Phoenix.

LOS ANGELES - Steve-O of "Jackass" fame was arrested for investigation of vandalism and possession of a controlled substance at his Hollywood home.

A Valley doctor who had been a family practitioner for 46 years is no longer able to practice medicine.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Michael Douglas' grown son, Cameron, has been ordered to stand trial on cocaine possession charges.

A new round of laboratory testing showed Tuesday that a Mesa man didn’t make ricin in his apartment after all. But his efforts to do so did expose a flaw in homeland security.

A new round of laboratory testing showed Tuesday that a Mesa man didn’t make ricin in his apartment after all. But his efforts to do so did expose a flaw in homeland security.

“Seven Mesa High students taken to hospital.”

A former Chandler plastic surgeon is among a group of four colleagues accused of running a prescription drug ring that used and sold pain pills.

LOS ANGELES - Former teen star Mackenzie Phillips has been charged with felony possession of drugs after she was allegedly found carrying narcotics at Los Angeles International Airport.

LOS ANGELES - Warren G has been arrested on a drug charge after police pulled over the car he was riding in.

FLAGSTAFF - All southbound lanes of Interstate 17 about 30 miles south of Flagstaff are open after a fatal crash involving hazardous materials Monday morning.

“Huffing” has been among the most persistent forms of substance abuse for decades, but the problem rarely makes headlines, say drug prevention and health experts.

The young man shook uncontrollably and couldn’t speak.

PAHRUMP, Nev. - Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was arrested Thursday on charges of illegal possession of prescription drugs and driving under the influence, authorities said.

Musicians, athletes and cheerleaders at Florence High School will now be subject to random drug testing after the school board approved the new policy Wednesday.

Arizona law bans marijuana, cocaine and heroin.

Gov. Jan Brewer is rejecting a plea from county attorneys that she order the state health department to stop issuing cards for people to legally obtain marijuana for medical reasons and not to license dispensaries to sell the drug.