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US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 days ago

12 people with California ties charged with distributing fentanyl that killed victims

Southern California faces a growing fentanyl crisis, with twelve charged in federal cases related to fatal overdoses.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 days ago

12 people with California ties charged with distributing fentanyl that killed victims

Southern California faces a growing fentanyl crisis, with twelve charged in federal cases related to fatal overdoses.
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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths

Cutting funding for addiction programs could reverse progress in reducing overdose deaths.
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned

Xylazine, a sedative for animals, is increasingly mixed with street opioids, increasing overdose risks and complicating treatment.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths

Cutting funding for addiction programs could reverse progress in reducing overdose deaths.
Medicine
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned

Xylazine, a sedative for animals, is increasingly mixed with street opioids, increasing overdose risks and complicating treatment.
more#public-health
#fentanyl
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

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.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
SF parents

Suspected drug dealer mom whose baby daughter died of fentanyl poisoning never called 911, court documents show

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

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.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
SF parents

Suspected drug dealer mom whose baby daughter died of fentanyl poisoning never called 911, court documents show

more#fentanyl
#crime
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

'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.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

'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.
more#crime
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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

The performer was in the hospital for five days until he died, with sources indicating that drugs allegedly led to a heart attack.
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

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

The BART officers were responding to a life-threatening drug overdose when their vehicles collided, resulting in injuries to three officers and a civilian.
East Bay (California)
New York City
fromLos Angeles Times
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.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

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.
Medicine
fromFuturism
9 months ago

FDA Says People Are Taking 20 Times the Proper Dose of Ozempic and Overdosing

People are excited about weight loss potential of semaglutide but need caution on proper dosing to avoid adverse effects.
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