SF's drug crackdown in target areas causing problem to spill into other neighborhoodsSan Francisco's crackdown on drugs has shifted the problem, pushing drug issues to other neighborhoods like the Mission District.
Mayor Lurie's fentanyl ordinance passes S.F. Board of SupervisorsMayor Lurie's fentanyl ordinance grants him expanded powers over funding contracts, raising the oversight threshold and reducing Board control.
Owner of historic SF cannabis dispensary reportedly shot, suspect killed by SFPDMartin Olive, founder of Vapor Room, was critically injured in a shooting outside his dispensary, emphasizing serious local drug crisis issues.
SF Supervisor Dorsey, Mayor Breed, Propose 'Cash Not Drugs' Plan to Encourage SobrietyProposed 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 | KQEDWastewater testing provides insights into the drug usage crisis in San Francisco.Geographic variations in drug concentrations may not correspond to actual usage levels.
SF's drug crackdown in target areas causing problem to spill into other neighborhoodsSan Francisco's crackdown on drugs has shifted the problem, pushing drug issues to other neighborhoods like the Mission District.
Mayor Lurie's fentanyl ordinance passes S.F. Board of SupervisorsMayor Lurie's fentanyl ordinance grants him expanded powers over funding contracts, raising the oversight threshold and reducing Board control.
Owner of historic SF cannabis dispensary reportedly shot, suspect killed by SFPDMartin Olive, founder of Vapor Room, was critically injured in a shooting outside his dispensary, emphasizing serious local drug crisis issues.
SF Supervisor Dorsey, Mayor Breed, Propose 'Cash Not Drugs' Plan to Encourage SobrietyProposed 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 | KQEDWastewater testing provides insights into the drug usage crisis in San Francisco.Geographic variations in drug concentrations may not correspond to actual usage levels.
Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jailsNew legislation in Scotland allows early release for minor offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and ChinaThe US is imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China primarily to address the drug crisis.
Kennedy's Plan for the Drug Crisis: A Network of Healing Farms'Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to combat drug addiction through the establishment of healing farms for recovery support and skill-building.
Bronx's 'The Hub' is drug-riddled business as usual after Post exposes junkie wastelandThe Hub in the Bronx remains plagued by drug-related issues despite recent cleanup efforts.
Bronx congressman demands action to dismantle open-air drug market in the Hub - Bronx TimesThe South Bronx faces a significant drug crisis, with Congressman Torres demanding urgent action from local leaders.
Bronx's 'The Hub' is drug-riddled business as usual after Post exposes junkie wastelandThe Hub in the Bronx remains plagued by drug-related issues despite recent cleanup efforts.
Bronx congressman demands action to dismantle open-air drug market in the Hub - Bronx TimesThe South Bronx faces a significant drug crisis, with Congressman Torres demanding urgent action from local leaders.
What will it take for the city to rescue the Bronx 'Hub' from the junkies?City Hall must address the ongoing crisis in The Hub commercial district to fulfill decades of commitments for improvement.
Man Whose Fentanyl Stash Killed Child at Day Care Gets 45-Year SentenceDivino 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 globallyThe emergence of nitazenes poses a significant threat to public health due to their potency and availability in the illicit market.
After pandemic explosion, California drug overdose deaths are falling fastCalifornia experienced a notable decline in overdose deaths for nine consecutive months, reversing the trend seen during the pandemic.
Forcing people into drug treatment is on the political agenda. Here's what the evidence says | CBC NewsInvoluntary treatment for drug addiction is gaining traction amid rising overdose deaths, despite inconclusive evidence regarding its effectiveness.
Man Whose Fentanyl Stash Killed Child at Day Care Gets 45-Year SentenceDivino 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 globallyThe emergence of nitazenes poses a significant threat to public health due to their potency and availability in the illicit market.
After pandemic explosion, California drug overdose deaths are falling fastCalifornia experienced a notable decline in overdose deaths for nine consecutive months, reversing the trend seen during the pandemic.
Forcing people into drug treatment is on the political agenda. Here's what the evidence says | CBC NewsInvoluntary treatment for drug addiction is gaining traction amid rising overdose deaths, despite inconclusive evidence regarding its effectiveness.
If you're living with a drug or mental health problem, here's where to look for helpFatal overdoses in the U.S. fell in 2023 but do not indicate the end of drug and mental health crises.
Baltimore's Unprecedented Overdose Crisis: 5 TakeawaysBaltimore faces a severe drug crisis with skyrocketing fatal overdose rates, primarily driven by the prevalence of synthetic opioid fentanyl.
Deadly super-strength Chinese opioid epidemic gripping Britain's streetsThe 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 preventionFunding from opioid settlement lawsuits will focus on prevention to address the drug crisis.