#drug-overdose
#drug-overdose

Four-year-old boy dies after allegedly being exposed to fentanyl in Flatbush shelter * Brooklyn Paper

A 4-year-old boy died after a fentanyl overdose at a Flatbush women's shelter, allegedly due to exposure from his parents.

SF parents

fromwww.pressenterprise.com

After baby's fentanyl overdose, L.A. prosecutors accuse mom and grandpa of murder

Fentanyl-related deaths of children are prompting new legal accountability methods for parents and guardians.

Privacy professionals

Man who sold fentanyl-laced pill hit with $5.8 million judgment for overdose death of California college student

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, prompting civil rulings against drug dealers.

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

What to Know About Today's Meth

While fentanyl overdoses decrease, methamphetamine use is rising, posing new challenges in addiction and public health.

fromwww.npr.org

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure is shaping public policy and funding decisions despite a lack of evidence for these claims.

NYC parents

fromThe Berkshire Eagle

4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Near Fentanyl at Brooklyn Shelter

A 4-year-old boy died from a suspected fentanyl exposure in a Brooklyn homeless shelter, raising concerns about drug safety for children.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Paper

Four-year-old boy dies after allegedly being exposed to fentanyl in Flatbush shelter * Brooklyn Paper

A 4-year-old boy died after a fentanyl overdose at a Flatbush women's shelter, allegedly due to exposure from his parents.

SF parents

fromwww.pressenterprise.com

After baby's fentanyl overdose, L.A. prosecutors accuse mom and grandpa of murder

Fentanyl-related deaths of children are prompting new legal accountability methods for parents and guardians.

Privacy professionals

Man who sold fentanyl-laced pill hit with $5.8 million judgment for overdose death of California college student

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, prompting civil rulings against drug dealers.

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

What to Know About Today's Meth

While fentanyl overdoses decrease, methamphetamine use is rising, posing new challenges in addiction and public health.

fromwww.npr.org

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure is shaping public policy and funding decisions despite a lack of evidence for these claims.

more#fentanyl

1 week ago

SF parents

Overdoses, brawls and court battles: Will state take over chaotic L.A. juvenile halls?

The Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall is facing critical issues due to recent drug overdoses among detainees, prompting calls for intervention by the attorney general.

#crime

California

'Dead girls don't talk': Alleged rapist left drugged L.A. women to die, witness testifies

David Pearce is on trial for the overdose deaths of two women, following a night of drugs and partying.

fromsfist.com

1 week ago

San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: Cybertruck Gets Stuck In Lake Mud Near Truckee

Arrests made in Vacaville murder case; deaths at Tahoe party highlight drug overdoses.

fromwww.amny.com

Miscellaneous

Trio convicted in 2022 Manhattan string of drug-induced robberies that killed two men | amNewYork

Three men were convicted for drugging and robbing LGBTQ+ individuals in Manhattan, leading to murder charges following two fatal overdoses.

California

'Dead girls don't talk': Alleged rapist left drugged L.A. women to die, witness testifies

David Pearce is on trial for the overdose deaths of two women, following a night of drugs and partying.

fromsfist.com

1 week ago

San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: Cybertruck Gets Stuck In Lake Mud Near Truckee

Arrests made in Vacaville murder case; deaths at Tahoe party highlight drug overdoses.

fromwww.amny.com

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Trio convicted in 2022 Manhattan string of drug-induced robberies that killed two men | amNewYork

Three men were convicted for drugging and robbing LGBTQ+ individuals in Manhattan, leading to murder charges following two fatal overdoses.

more#crime

#inquest

UK news

Young woman found dead at home 'had drugs in her system'

Ria Arianne Lindsay, 29, was found dead from a drug overdose, prompting a formal inquest to investigate her death.

London politics

Man found dead after taking cocktail of drugs and booze

Terence Hogan's cause of death was delayed by systemic issues in forensic pathology, highlighting inefficiencies in the investigation process.

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

London politics

Romford pensioner 'found dead in bed after painkiller overdose'

Charles King, 84, died from acute respiratory failure and drug-related toxicity, as determined in a recent inquest hearing.

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

New York City

Pensioner 'died of drugs overdose' at Barking sheltered accommodation

An inquest is underway into the drug overdose death of David Robert Goss, emphasizing concerns regarding medication administration among the elderly.

UK news

Young woman found dead at home 'had drugs in her system'

Ria Arianne Lindsay, 29, was found dead from a drug overdose, prompting a formal inquest to investigate her death.

London politics

Man found dead after taking cocktail of drugs and booze

Terence Hogan's cause of death was delayed by systemic issues in forensic pathology, highlighting inefficiencies in the investigation process.

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

London politics

Romford pensioner 'found dead in bed after painkiller overdose'

Charles King, 84, died from acute respiratory failure and drug-related toxicity, as determined in a recent inquest hearing.

New York City

Pensioner 'died of drugs overdose' at Barking sheltered accommodation

An inquest is underway into the drug overdose death of David Robert Goss, emphasizing concerns regarding medication administration among the elderly.

New Investigation Into Teen Found Dead In SF Driveway Paints Damning Picture of For-Profit Mental Health System

Jazmin Pellegrini's death underscores critical flaws in mental health care and systemic neglect faced by vulnerable youth in the system.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Mental health

Assembly Bill 602 aims to stop CA colleges from punishing students who call 911 during drug overdose

California's AB 602 aims to protect students from punishment for seeking help during drug overdoses.

SF parents

fromsfist.com

New Investigation Into Teen Found Dead In SF Driveway Paints Damning Picture of For-Profit Mental Health System

Jazmin Pellegrini's death underscores critical flaws in mental health care and systemic neglect faced by vulnerable youth in the system.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk

Mental health

Assembly Bill 602 aims to stop CA colleges from punishing students who call 911 during drug overdose

California's AB 602 aims to protect students from punishment for seeking help during drug overdoses.

more#mental-health

UK news

Murder cops find 'no foul play' over woman's hotel room drugs death

Ellena Pierre's cause of death involves unprescribed, high doses of drugs with no sources identified, raising suspicions around her boyfriend's actions.

fromNew York Post

NYC music

'American Idol' alum Doug Kiker was hospitalized days before death after concerned stranger called 911

Doug Kiker, known as 'The Singing Garbage Man,' passed away at 32, prompting community support and mourning following suspected drug-related health issues.

3 North Shore women found dead in Belize

Three Revere women found dead in Belize prompt concerns over transparency in investigation.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Concern among HSE and drug services after two men (20s and 30s) die in separate suspected overdoses in Cork city

HSE investigating potential drug contamination link to sudden deaths.

Gardaí report two sudden deaths in Cork on January 17, 2025.

Canada news

fromBoston.com

3 North Shore women found dead in Belize

Three Revere women found dead in Belize prompt concerns over transparency in investigation.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Concern among HSE and drug services after two men (20s and 30s) die in separate suspected overdoses in Cork city

HSE investigating potential drug contamination link to sudden deaths.

Gardaí report two sudden deaths in Cork on January 17, 2025.

more#investigation

fromwww.mercurynews.com

4 months ago

East Bay (California)

Officials: BART police officers injured in Oakland crash were responding to life-threatening drug overdose

Three BART police officers were injured in a vehicle collision while responding to a drug overdose.

New York City

4 months ago

Case of trans woman found dead in Hollywood leaves family seeking answers

The sudden death of Emily Garcia highlights the struggles faced by trans individuals and the urgent need for greater awareness and advocacy for their safety.

#public-health

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Medicine

US overdose deaths continue downward trend, giving experts hope

The decline in drug overdose deaths in the US has given experts hope for a sustained improvement in the ongoing epidemic.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto

Advocates train Toronto residents on how to respond to overdoses | CBC News

The closure of Toronto's supervised consumption sites could increase drug overdose deaths, necessitating public intervention in overdose emergencies.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Medicine

US overdose deaths continue downward trend, giving experts hope

The decline in drug overdose deaths in the US has given experts hope for a sustained improvement in the ongoing epidemic.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto

Advocates train Toronto residents on how to respond to overdoses | CBC News

The closure of Toronto's supervised consumption sites could increase drug overdose deaths, necessitating public intervention in overdose emergencies.

Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?

There is a notable decline in drug overdose deaths across the U.S., generating hope among advocates and communities battling addiction.

fromCbsnews