#drug-crisis

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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Body scanners? Drug-sniffing dogs? L.A. County wants a contraband crackdown inside juvenile hall

Los Angeles County is increasing measures to combat drug infiltration in juvenile halls following a series of health crises related to drug exposure.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Drugs crisis in jails worse than ever' as seizures by prison officers near record

The drugs crisis in prisons is the worst it has ever been, with experts warning that the prevalence of illicit substances is making jails increasingly difficult to manage positively.
US politics
#san-francisco
fromKqed
3 months ago
San Francisco

SF to Expand Combination Shelter-Opioid Treatment Program for Homeless Residents | KQED

fromKqed
4 months ago
San Francisco

As Overdoses Climb, Lurie Orders Scaling Back Harm Reduction Programs | KQED

San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

How can S.F. tell if the drug crackdown is working?

San Francisco is enhancing collaboration across departments to address the drug crisis, but metrics for success are needed.
Efforts to reduce drug-related issues have not yet shown positive results.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 months ago

SF to Expand Combination Shelter-Opioid Treatment Program for Homeless Residents | KQED

San Francisco is expanding a program that combines shelter beds with immediate access to opioid addiction treatment for the homeless.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

SF to expand program that offers shelter beds to drug addicts if they accept treatment

San Francisco's Restore program aims to combat the drug crisis by providing shelter and treatment options for those struggling with addiction.
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 months ago

As Overdoses Climb, Lurie Orders Scaling Back Harm Reduction Programs | KQED

San Francisco's mayor is scaling back harm reduction programs amid rising concerns from advocates about the implications for public health.
more#san-francisco
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 99 of the 16th St. Plaza cleanup: A death on Wiese Street

The community is witnessing a rise in fatalities likely linked to drug use, reflecting broader public health issues.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 92 at the 16th St. Plaza: people aren't having fun, they look ill

The ongoing drug crisis in the Mission highlights significant public health and safety concerns that need immediate attention.
#fentanyl
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

'Pawn Star' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's fentanyl death: 'They're selling poison'

fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

4 high school students overdose in Santa Rosa, 2 of them fatally

Two Santa Rosa teenagers overdosed on suspected fentanyl, resulting in their deaths and highlighting the dangers of counterfeit drugs.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

What is SF's strategy after 400+ fentanyl overdoses in 2024? Many are asking for a drastic approach

San Francisco faces a severe fentanyl crisis, with hundreds of overdose deaths, necessitating urgent systemic action.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US politics

'Pawn Star' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's fentanyl death: 'They're selling poison'

US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

4 high school students overdose in Santa Rosa, 2 of them fatally

Two Santa Rosa teenagers overdosed on suspected fentanyl, resulting in their deaths and highlighting the dangers of counterfeit drugs.
more#fentanyl
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Day 51 of the 16th St. crackdown: Walking with SF outreach lead

Outreach teams in San Francisco focus on providing services rather than arrests, supporting homeless individuals actively.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Kush destroys them': the Guinean rehab clinic tackling a drug epidemic

Guinea faces a growing drug crisis, particularly with the dangerous substance 'kush' spreading among users, including youth from Islamic schools.
Portland food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

How to help people with addictions on the streets? These Oregon programs have solutions

Oregon's drug crisis highlights the interplay between systemic health service failures, housing shortages, and evolving drug laws, reflecting ongoing challenges in addiction treatment.
#tariffs
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump Announces Intention to Move Forward With North American Trade War, Impose Massive Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Next Week

Trump is imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing drug issues.
The tariffs are set to highlight ongoing problems with Fentanyl imports.
Critics argue that tariffs adversely affect American consumers.
Tariffs are part of Trump's strategy for economic prosperity.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump Announces Intention to Move Forward With North American Trade War, Impose Massive Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Next Week

Trump is imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing drug issues.
The tariffs are set to highlight ongoing problems with Fentanyl imports.
Critics argue that tariffs adversely affect American consumers.
Tariffs are part of Trump's strategy for economic prosperity.
more#tariffs
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Drug toxicity kills 7 people a day in Ontario. Why aren't major parties addressing it more this election? | CBC News

The drug toxicity crisis in northern Ontario is severe, with accidental overdoses leading in deaths for adults under 50.
UK politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jails

New legislation in Scotland allows early release for minor offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
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