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'Why are you messing with me for smoking fentanyl?' The tough task of policing MacArthur Park

The LAPD Rampart Division's effectiveness is challenged by lenient policies that allow repeat drug offenders to quickly return to the streets.
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Did the Opioid Epidemic Fuel Donald Trump's Return to the White House?

Fentanyl narratives reflect deeper societal instability, contradicting the notion of a prosperous society.
The drug's epidemic reveals political and racial dynamics around drug trafficking.

Suspicious Deaths at Oregon Prison Signal Alarming Rise in Inmate Drug Use

Elijah Roberts' hope for a new life ended tragically after an overdose in prison, spotlighting the ongoing drug issues within Oregon's correctional facilities.

Did the Opioid Epidemic Fuel Donald Trump's Return to the White House?

Fentanyl narratives reflect deeper societal instability, contradicting the notion of a prosperous society.
The drug's epidemic reveals political and racial dynamics around drug trafficking.

Suspicious Deaths at Oregon Prison Signal Alarming Rise in Inmate Drug Use

Elijah Roberts' hope for a new life ended tragically after an overdose in prison, spotlighting the ongoing drug issues within Oregon's correctional facilities.
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Husband of Bronx daycare owner sentenced to 45 years for deadly drug trafficking operation - Bronx Times

A Bronx man was sentenced to 45 years for fentanyl trafficking linked to a daycare, causing a child's death and injuries to others.

Garment District in tatters: Locals say rampant drug use continues to destroy iconic Midtown neighborhood | amNewYork

The Garment District's drug epidemic has severely impacted the quality of life and local businesses, worsening since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Almost 6,000 Dead in 6 Years: How Baltimore Became the U.S. Overdose Capital

Baltimore's response to the overdose crisis has faltered due to leaders' preoccupation with other issues, despite initial innovative efforts.

At LAFD Station 11, one of the busiest in the nation, few fires, and no end to overdose emergencies

Westlake's emergency response is primarily focused on drug overdoses rather than structure fires, reflecting a severe public health crisis.

In Baltimore's Senior Homes, Overdoses Plague a Forgotten Generation

Baltimore's Black men in their mid-50s to early 70s are disproportionately affected by drug overdoses.

Almost 6,000 Dead in 6 Years: How Baltimore Became the U.S. Overdose Capital

Baltimore's response to the overdose crisis has faltered due to leaders' preoccupation with other issues, despite initial innovative efforts.

At LAFD Station 11, one of the busiest in the nation, few fires, and no end to overdose emergencies

Westlake's emergency response is primarily focused on drug overdoses rather than structure fires, reflecting a severe public health crisis.

In Baltimore's Senior Homes, Overdoses Plague a Forgotten Generation

Baltimore's Black men in their mid-50s to early 70s are disproportionately affected by drug overdoses.
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San Francisco is deporting migrants to fight fentanyl crisis

San Francisco's fentanyl crisis is prompting city leaders to adopt deportation as a controversial measure to combat open-air drug markets.

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, with experts urging caution and noting it's too early to draw long-term conclusions.

Seniors in Baltimore Are Being Devastated by Drugs: 5 Takeaways

Black men in Baltimore, aged mid-50s to early 70s, face a disproportionately high rate of fatal drug overdoses, highlighting a little-recognized lost generation.

Here's how the candidates in SF's critical district supervisor race set themselves apart

City’s first democratic socialist faces challenge on housing, law enforcement, drug epidemic.
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