Scotland's drug deaths remain worst in Europe amid concerning' 12% increaseScotland's drug deaths increased 12% in 2023, worsening its status as having the highest rates in Europe.
London boroughs with the highest number of drug-related deaths revealed in dataThe rate of drug-poisoning deaths in London has doubled since 2012, escalating concerns about public health and drug availability.
'Historic' drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis easesStreet drug deaths in the U.S. are falling rapidly, with a 14.5% decrease translating to over 16,000 lives saved.
Overdose or Poisoning? A New Debate Over What to Call a Drug Death.Families advocate for using 'poisoning' over 'overdose' in describing drug deathsFentanyl-tainted pills pose a significant danger in the United States
Scotland's drug deaths remain worst in Europe amid concerning' 12% increaseScotland's drug deaths increased 12% in 2023, worsening its status as having the highest rates in Europe.
London boroughs with the highest number of drug-related deaths revealed in dataThe rate of drug-poisoning deaths in London has doubled since 2012, escalating concerns about public health and drug availability.
'Historic' drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis easesStreet drug deaths in the U.S. are falling rapidly, with a 14.5% decrease translating to over 16,000 lives saved.
Overdose or Poisoning? A New Debate Over What to Call a Drug Death.Families advocate for using 'poisoning' over 'overdose' in describing drug deathsFentanyl-tainted pills pose a significant danger in the United States
Travis County has seen a surge of fentanyl overdoses. A new report shows it's not slowing down. - Austin MonitorFentanyl-related overdoses are the leading cause of accidental deaths in Travis County, with a significant increase in fatalities over the years.
U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levelsThe 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.
Prisons not prepared for inevitable' influx of synthetic opioids, experts warnSynthetic 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.