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Man Whose Fentanyl Stash Killed Child at Day Care Gets 45-Year Sentence

Divino Nino day care operated as a secret drug stash house leading to the tragic poisoning of toddlers, culminating in a 45-year prison sentence for Felix Herrera Garcia.

New class of opioids that may be more potent than fentanyl emerges globally

The emergence of nitazenes poses a significant threat to public health due to their potency and availability in the illicit market.

America's drug overdose crisis has profound ripple effects

More than 4 in 10 Americans know someone who died from overdose. The drug crisis has significantly affected millions. Overdose impacts have been underestimated.

Man Whose Fentanyl Stash Killed Child at Day Care Gets 45-Year Sentence

Divino Nino day care operated as a secret drug stash house leading to the tragic poisoning of toddlers, culminating in a 45-year prison sentence for Felix Herrera Garcia.

New class of opioids that may be more potent than fentanyl emerges globally

The emergence of nitazenes poses a significant threat to public health due to their potency and availability in the illicit market.

America's drug overdose crisis has profound ripple effects

More than 4 in 10 Americans know someone who died from overdose. The drug crisis has significantly affected millions. Overdose impacts have been underestimated.
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SF Supervisor Dorsey, Mayor Breed, Propose 'Cash Not Drugs' Plan to Encourage Sobriety

Proposed legislation in San Francisco, named 'Cash Not Drugs,' suggests paying an extra $100/week to welfare recipients in substance abuse treatment who test negative for illicit drugs.

San Francisco Gets New Glimpse Into Illicit Drug Use With Wastewater Testing | KQED

Wastewater testing provides insights into the drug usage crisis in San Francisco.
Geographic variations in drug concentrations may not correspond to actual usage levels.

San Francisco's Pro-Drug Culture

San Francisco's drug crisis has worsened over time, with the city's overdose death rate more than double the national average.
The city's culture has become more tolerant of drug use, leading to a pro-drug environment where people believe they can avoid the legal and social consequences of addiction.

SF Supervisor Dorsey, Mayor Breed, Propose 'Cash Not Drugs' Plan to Encourage Sobriety

Proposed legislation in San Francisco, named 'Cash Not Drugs,' suggests paying an extra $100/week to welfare recipients in substance abuse treatment who test negative for illicit drugs.

San Francisco Gets New Glimpse Into Illicit Drug Use With Wastewater Testing | KQED

Wastewater testing provides insights into the drug usage crisis in San Francisco.
Geographic variations in drug concentrations may not correspond to actual usage levels.

San Francisco's Pro-Drug Culture

San Francisco's drug crisis has worsened over time, with the city's overdose death rate more than double the national average.
The city's culture has become more tolerant of drug use, leading to a pro-drug environment where people believe they can avoid the legal and social consequences of addiction.
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If you're living with a drug or mental health problem, here's where to look for help

Fatal overdoses in the U.S. fell in 2023 but do not indicate the end of drug and mental health crises.
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Baltimore's Unprecedented Overdose Crisis: 5 Takeaways

Baltimore faces a severe drug crisis with skyrocketing fatal overdose rates, primarily driven by the prevalence of synthetic opioid fentanyl.

Can San Francisco Solve Its Drug Crisis? Five Things to Consider.

San Francisco's drug crisis has outpaced the national average, with an overdose death rate more than double the national average.
Policy changes, such as the decriminalization of drug possession, have contributed to San Francisco's drug crisis.

Chinese and US officials meet in effort to stop flow of deadly fentanyl

US and Chinese officials met to discuss joint efforts to combat the flow of fentanyl into the US.
The meeting focused on fentanyl, its ingredients made in China, and the need for China to curb the export of precursor chemicals.

U.S. to Press China to Stop Flow of Fentanyl

President Biden will push Chinese leader Xi Jinping to crack down on Chinese firms producing fentanyl.
Curbing China's illicit exports of fentanyl could be a significant achievement for the U.S.
China denies playing a pivotal role in the fentanyl crisis and blames the U.S. for drug use culture.

Baltimore's Unprecedented Overdose Crisis: 5 Takeaways

Baltimore faces a severe drug crisis with skyrocketing fatal overdose rates, primarily driven by the prevalence of synthetic opioid fentanyl.

Can San Francisco Solve Its Drug Crisis? Five Things to Consider.

San Francisco's drug crisis has outpaced the national average, with an overdose death rate more than double the national average.
Policy changes, such as the decriminalization of drug possession, have contributed to San Francisco's drug crisis.

Chinese and US officials meet in effort to stop flow of deadly fentanyl

US and Chinese officials met to discuss joint efforts to combat the flow of fentanyl into the US.
The meeting focused on fentanyl, its ingredients made in China, and the need for China to curb the export of precursor chemicals.

U.S. to Press China to Stop Flow of Fentanyl

President Biden will push Chinese leader Xi Jinping to crack down on Chinese firms producing fentanyl.
Curbing China's illicit exports of fentanyl could be a significant achievement for the U.S.
China denies playing a pivotal role in the fentanyl crisis and blames the U.S. for drug use culture.
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Deadly super-strength Chinese opioid epidemic gripping Britain's streets

The UK is facing a surge in deaths due to super-strength street drugs like nitazenes, prompting urgent government responses and highlighting challenges in detecting and addressing the crisis.

Oregon board allocates nearly $14 million for addiction prevention

Funding from opioid settlement lawsuits will focus on prevention to address the drug crisis.

2023 is already San Francisco's deadliest year for drug overdoses

San Francisco has already surpassed the previous record for fatal drug overdoses in 2023
More than 80% of the overdose deaths involved fentanyl
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