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Cbsnews
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Social media fuels fentanyl crisis as drug dealers take to platforms to connect with minors

Fentanyl overdoses are increasingly affecting minors, necessitating urgent awareness and preventive measures.
The role of social media in facilitating access to fentanyl-laced drugs must be addressed.
Tragic stories highlight the lethal consequences of counterfeit drugs on social media. [ more ]
#drug-safety
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Ozempic fakes: How criminals are using this technique to spread dangerous drugs

Drew's experience highlights the dangers of counterfeit medications, especially in high-demand drugs like Ozempic, which can pose serious health risks. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Business

Scary Counterfeit Ozempic Contains the Wrong Drug

Counterfeit Ozempic with different drugs found in regulated supply chain, posing danger especially to diabetics. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Ozempic fakes: How criminals are using this technique to spread dangerous drugs

Drew's experience highlights the dangers of counterfeit medications, especially in high-demand drugs like Ozempic, which can pose serious health risks. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Business

Scary Counterfeit Ozempic Contains the Wrong Drug

Counterfeit Ozempic with different drugs found in regulated supply chain, posing danger especially to diabetics. [ more ]
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Boston.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Mass. man charged with selling drugs, machine guns over Telegram app

A 26-year-old man was arrested for selling counterfeit pills and firearms via the Telegram app, illustrating law enforcement's success in overcoming digital anonymity. [ more ]
#health-risks
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Medicine

Buying shady weight loss drugs online is a bad idea, in case you were wondering

Purchasing counterfeit weight loss drugs from illegal online pharmacies is highly risky and can lead to low-purity drugs, incorrect dosages, and potential contamination. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 months ago
Health

Global alert issued over fake-Ozempic drugs - WHO

Global alert on fake Ozempic for weight loss issued by WHO. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Medicine

Buying shady weight loss drugs online is a bad idea, in case you were wondering

Purchasing counterfeit weight loss drugs from illegal online pharmacies is highly risky and can lead to low-purity drugs, incorrect dosages, and potential contamination. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
3 months ago
Health

Global alert issued over fake-Ozempic drugs - WHO

Global alert on fake Ozempic for weight loss issued by WHO. [ more ]
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New York Post
7 months ago
New York City

10 suspects arrested in takedown of ghost guns, drug-trafficking networks in upstate NY

Gas station manager sold ghost guns, assault rifles, and fentanyl-laced counterfeit drugs from his home and business.
Authorities recovered 31 guns, counterfeit oxycodone pills with fentanyl, and cash during the investigation. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Marketing

Ozempic, weight-loss drugs target angry body-positive influencers for marketing: 'F-k all the way off!'

Body positive creators are being inundated with marketing emails from wellness companies offering weight-loss medication.
The popularity of celebrity-touted weight-loss injectables has led to an increase in demand and the spread of dangerous counterfeit versions. [ more ]
Irish Independent
2 months ago
Writing

'If you take these tablets, you are going to die,' warns mother whose daughter (25) died after consuming counterfeit pills

Counterfeit benzodiazepine tablets laced with nitazene, a potent synthetic opioid, are causing deaths and overdoses in Ireland. [ more ]
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