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Travis County has seen a surge of fentanyl overdoses. A new report shows it's not slowing down. - Austin Monitor

Fentanyl-related overdoses are the leading cause of accidental deaths in Travis County, with a significant increase in fatalities over the years. [ more ]

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www.npr.org

2 weeks ago

Health

U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels

The influx of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills remains a pressing issue, but methamphetamine and cocaine are the main culprits causing more deaths in the U.S. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 months ago

Wellness

Overdose or Poisoning? A New Debate Over What to Call a Drug Death.

Families advocate for using 'poisoning' over 'overdose' in describing drug deaths

Fentanyl-tainted pills pose a significant danger in the United States [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

UK news

Prisons not prepared for inevitable' influx of synthetic opioids, experts warn

Synthetic opioids 250 times stronger than heroin, known as nitazenes, are infiltrating British prisons.

Drug treatment services warn of a potential spike in drug deaths due to a shortage of heroin from the Taliban opium ban. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

Public health

Synthetic opioids could fuel second wave' of UK drug deaths crisis, experts warn

The UK could face a second wave of drug deaths due to an influx of synthetic opioids, including nitazenes, which are 500 times stronger than heroin.

Synthetic opioids are becoming increasingly prevalent in Europe as the Taliban's crackdown on opium production limits the supply of heroin. [ more ]

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