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Hundreds of thousands of parents died from drugs. Their kids need more help, advocates say

Over 321,000 children in the U.S. lost a parent to overdose from 2011 to 2021, with calls for better support and mental health programs.

Man who prompted investigation of Democratic donor Ed Buck found dead on South L.A. sidewalk

Dane Brown's testimony was pivotal in convicting Ed Buck for drug-related crimes against vulnerable men.

Hundreds of thousands of parents died from drugs. Their kids need more help, advocates say

Over 321,000 children in the U.S. lost a parent to overdose from 2011 to 2021, with calls for better support and mental health programs.

Man who prompted investigation of Democratic donor Ed Buck found dead on South L.A. sidewalk

Dane Brown's testimony was pivotal in convicting Ed Buck for drug-related crimes against vulnerable men.
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#opioid-epidemic

Youth Opioid Overdoses Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds - News Center

Youth opioid overdoses increased significantly during the pandemic, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures among parents.

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.

Youth Opioid Overdoses Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds - News Center

Youth opioid overdoses increased significantly during the pandemic, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures among parents.

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.
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#substance-abuse

One dead, three in critical condition after suspected drug overdoses in Anaheim

One man is dead and three are critically injured from suspected drug overdoses at a party in Anaheim.

Everywhere they go, people ask for Narcan. But overdoses are increasingly hard to stop.

San Diego County experienced over 13,700 potential overdoses last year, despite a notable 7% drop in fatal overdoses, highlighting a complex drug crisis.

One dead, three in critical condition after suspected drug overdoses in Anaheim

One man is dead and three are critically injured from suspected drug overdoses at a party in Anaheim.

Everywhere they go, people ask for Narcan. But overdoses are increasingly hard to stop.

San Diego County experienced over 13,700 potential overdoses last year, despite a notable 7% drop in fatal overdoses, highlighting a complex drug crisis.
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#public-health

A New Way to Track Americans' Drug Use

Wastewater monitoring is expanding from virus tracking to assessing drug use, providing crucial preemptive data for public health initiatives.

NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen a hopeful decline of 10.6%, signaling a potential turning point in the crisis.

Fentanyl deaths in the U.S. have dropped faster than expected, CDC says

Overdose deaths in the U.S. have decreased by 12.7%, marking the largest recorded reduction and a potential annual total below 100,000.

NYC's Fentanyl Crisis: NY DEA Chief On How Feds Are Fighting Back

Fentanyl-related overdoses kill more New Yorkers annually than homicide, suicide, and motor vehicle crashes combined.

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.

Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear.

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen a record decline of about 10% from April 2023 to April 2024, driven by intervention efforts.

A New Way to Track Americans' Drug Use

Wastewater monitoring is expanding from virus tracking to assessing drug use, providing crucial preemptive data for public health initiatives.

NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen a hopeful decline of 10.6%, signaling a potential turning point in the crisis.

Fentanyl deaths in the U.S. have dropped faster than expected, CDC says

Overdose deaths in the U.S. have decreased by 12.7%, marking the largest recorded reduction and a potential annual total below 100,000.

NYC's Fentanyl Crisis: NY DEA Chief On How Feds Are Fighting Back

Fentanyl-related overdoses kill more New Yorkers annually than homicide, suicide, and motor vehicle crashes combined.

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.

Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear.

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen a record decline of about 10% from April 2023 to April 2024, driven by intervention efforts.
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Police insisted second Salisbury novichok attack was drug overdose, inquiry told

The police misjudged a novichok poisoning as a drug overdose, ignoring precedents and warnings from paramedics, resulting in tragic outcomes.
#fentanyl

2 Plead Guilty in Drug-Related Death of Prominent Transgender Activist

Two men pleaded guilty to distributing the fentanyl-laced heroin that killed transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.

Mother and grandfather charged with murder in toddler's fentanyl overdose

A Lancaster toddler died from a fentanyl overdose, leading to murder charges against his mother and grandfather due to negligence and drug use.

TikTok and Meta aren't doing enough to protect kids from fentanyl-laced drugs, experts say

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, linked to social media sales of fake prescription drugs.

They died because they tried it once': a US high school was ravaged by fentanyl - and came back from the brink

Fentanyl has become a leading cause of drug-related deaths among teens since 2020, marking a significant public health crisis.

Fact Check: Trump drastically inflates annual fentanyl death numbers

Donald Trump's claim of 300,000 fentanyl deaths annually is unsupported and highly exaggerated, with accurate figures showing significantly lower annual overdose deaths.

2 Plead Guilty in Drug-Related Death of Prominent Transgender Activist

Two men pleaded guilty to distributing the fentanyl-laced heroin that killed transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.

Mother and grandfather charged with murder in toddler's fentanyl overdose

A Lancaster toddler died from a fentanyl overdose, leading to murder charges against his mother and grandfather due to negligence and drug use.

TikTok and Meta aren't doing enough to protect kids from fentanyl-laced drugs, experts say

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, linked to social media sales of fake prescription drugs.

They died because they tried it once': a US high school was ravaged by fentanyl - and came back from the brink

Fentanyl has become a leading cause of drug-related deaths among teens since 2020, marking a significant public health crisis.

Fact Check: Trump drastically inflates annual fentanyl death numbers

Donald Trump's claim of 300,000 fentanyl deaths annually is unsupported and highly exaggerated, with accurate figures showing significantly lower annual overdose deaths.
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#public-safety

Drug taking has never been more dangerous says NCA in stark warning over nitazenes

The introduction of nitazenes has made drug use in the UK extremely dangerous, resulting in a significant increase in overdose deaths.

1 dead, several hospitalized after suspected drug overdose cluster at a downtown jail

A man died from a suspected drug overdose at a downtown jail, raising alarms over drug prevention measures.
Contraband drugs have long plagued Los Angeles County jails.

Drug taking has never been more dangerous says NCA in stark warning over nitazenes

The introduction of nitazenes has made drug use in the UK extremely dangerous, resulting in a significant increase in overdose deaths.

1 dead, several hospitalized after suspected drug overdose cluster at a downtown jail

A man died from a suspected drug overdose at a downtown jail, raising alarms over drug prevention measures.
Contraband drugs have long plagued Los Angeles County jails.
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#fentanyl-crisis

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.

Second man pleads guilty in death of trans activist Cecilia Gentili

Cecilia Gentili's death from fentanyl-laced heroin has led to guilty pleas from her drug suppliers.

Science - not more scare-mongering - is what will keep kids from fentanyl deaths

Drug overdose deaths have decreased overall, but adolescent overdose rates are climbing, necessitating effective education and prevention tactics.

Grieving Mothers Say Punitive New Drug Laws Won't Solve the Overdose Crisis

Imposing punitive anti-drug laws does not prevent overdose deaths, but rather exacerbates the public health crisis by criminalizing individuals with substance abuse disorders.

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.

Second man pleads guilty in death of trans activist Cecilia Gentili

Cecilia Gentili's death from fentanyl-laced heroin has led to guilty pleas from her drug suppliers.

Science - not more scare-mongering - is what will keep kids from fentanyl deaths

Drug overdose deaths have decreased overall, but adolescent overdose rates are climbing, necessitating effective education and prevention tactics.

Grieving Mothers Say Punitive New Drug Laws Won't Solve the Overdose Crisis

Imposing punitive anti-drug laws does not prevent overdose deaths, but rather exacerbates the public health crisis by criminalizing individuals with substance abuse disorders.
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#matthew-perry

Arrests made in drug investigation into Matthew Perry's ketamine death: Sources

Multiple people face federal charges related to Matthew Perry's death from ketamine excess.

Multiple people arrested in connection with Matthew Perry's drug overdose death: Report

Matthew Perry's death is linked to ketamine, leading to arrests of several drug dealers and a doctor.
Investigations indicate ketamine in Perry's system was not from prescribed therapy.

Matthew Perry increasingly used ketamine before his death, court papers show

Matthew Perry's death highlights the dangers of addiction and the exploitation by those around him.

LAPD and DEA Investigating Matthew Perry's Fatal Ketamine Overdose

Collaboration between law enforcement agencies to investigate the cause of Matthew Perry's death.

Doctor Charged in Matthew Perry's Death Expected to Plead Guilty

Dr. Mark Chavez plans to plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine in relation to Matthew Perry's overdose.

California doctor who helped supply ketamine to Matthew Perry pleads guilty to drug charge

Dr. Mark Chavez pled guilty to drug conspiracy in the Matthew Perry overdose case, agreeing to cooperate with prosecutors.

Arrests made in drug investigation into Matthew Perry's ketamine death: Sources

Multiple people face federal charges related to Matthew Perry's death from ketamine excess.

Multiple people arrested in connection with Matthew Perry's drug overdose death: Report

Matthew Perry's death is linked to ketamine, leading to arrests of several drug dealers and a doctor.
Investigations indicate ketamine in Perry's system was not from prescribed therapy.

Matthew Perry increasingly used ketamine before his death, court papers show

Matthew Perry's death highlights the dangers of addiction and the exploitation by those around him.

LAPD and DEA Investigating Matthew Perry's Fatal Ketamine Overdose

Collaboration between law enforcement agencies to investigate the cause of Matthew Perry's death.

Doctor Charged in Matthew Perry's Death Expected to Plead Guilty

Dr. Mark Chavez plans to plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine in relation to Matthew Perry's overdose.

California doctor who helped supply ketamine to Matthew Perry pleads guilty to drug charge

Dr. Mark Chavez pled guilty to drug conspiracy in the Matthew Perry overdose case, agreeing to cooperate with prosecutors.
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#narcan

Old newspaper dispensers deliver Narcan opioid overdose reversal drug instead of news

Framingham offers free Narcan training to enhance the accessibility of naloxone for drug overdose emergencies. The program aims to save lives by reducing stigma.

Walnut Creek: Man on BART train dies of suspected drug overdose

The man died of a suspected drug overdose on a BART train in Walnut Creek.

Old newspaper dispensers deliver Narcan opioid overdose reversal drug instead of news

Framingham offers free Narcan training to enhance the accessibility of naloxone for drug overdose emergencies. The program aims to save lives by reducing stigma.

Walnut Creek: Man on BART train dies of suspected drug overdose

The man died of a suspected drug overdose on a BART train in Walnut Creek.
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#opioid-crisis

About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds

Approximately one-third of Americans know someone who has died of a drug overdose, sparking a need for policy changes and support for affected communities.

Two men plead guilty to drug charges in connection with Cecilia Gentili's death

Two men pleaded guilty for distributing drugs that caused the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, highlighting the ongoing opioid crisis in the LGBTQ community.

Medicaid Expansion Alone Won't Stop the Opioid Overdose Crisis

Over one million lives lost due to drug overdoses in the U.S. since 1999, with poverty as a significant factor.
Medicaid expansion, while crucial, has not fully harnessed its potential to combat the overdose epidemic.

About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds

Approximately one-third of Americans know someone who has died of a drug overdose, sparking a need for policy changes and support for affected communities.

Two men plead guilty to drug charges in connection with Cecilia Gentili's death

Two men pleaded guilty for distributing drugs that caused the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, highlighting the ongoing opioid crisis in the LGBTQ community.

Medicaid Expansion Alone Won't Stop the Opioid Overdose Crisis

Over one million lives lost due to drug overdoses in the U.S. since 1999, with poverty as a significant factor.
Medicaid expansion, while crucial, has not fully harnessed its potential to combat the overdose epidemic.
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Fentanyl was killing their friends and no one was talking about it. So these teens stepped up

Teens are taking initiative to educate peers on the dangers of fentanyl, filling an information gap left by schools.

Man overdoses after being in Miami police custody, lawsuit says. Family wants restitution

Sanchez's family alleges police negligence led to his overdose death, prompting a wrongful death lawsuit against the Miami Police Department.

Matthew Perry death: Woman speaks out after brother's 2019 overdose is tied to 'Ketamine Queen'

Cody McLaury died from a ketamine overdose, leading to charges against dealer Jasveen Sangha and four others for their involvement in his death.

Murder probe after woman found dead in hotel room

A 25-year-old woman, Ellena Pierre, was found dead in a hotel, prompting a police murder investigation considering drug toxicity.

Bedridden boy, 10, starves to death after mom's fatal OD in NYC home: sources

A bedridden boy starved to death after his mother died of an overdose, highlighting systemic failures in child protection services.

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.

Gangland enforcer 'stressed' by murder probe when he took fatal drug overdose

Gangland enforcer Verinder Sharma died by drug overdose while under police investigation for teenager's death, struggling with family estrangement.

Drug Overdose: Symptoms, Signs, Treatment & What Is An OD?

An overdose can vary based on substances, education on the risks is crucial, and definitions may differ across organizations.

Portland Takes Rehab on the Road

Portland firefighters will start administering opioid withdrawal medication as part of a new pilot program called MOUD.
The program aims to address the overwhelming number of drug overdose cases and streamline emergency medical response.

Second Canoga Park toddler dies after exposure to deadly drugs, police say

The tragic deaths of two 3-year-old boys, suspected overdose victims, highlight the dangers of fentanyl exposure to young children.

Opinion: Fentanyl could fuel another cycle of loss in L.A.'s Black communities. It doesn't have to

The death of a parent due to drug overdose has devastating effects on Black children, leading to higher rates of entry into the child welfare system.
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