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NYC parents
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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
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.
NYC parents
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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
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.
more#fentanyl
fromLos Angeles Times
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
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.
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
2 months ago
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
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.
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
2 months ago
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
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
1 month ago
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.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
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.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
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.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
5 months ago
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.
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
1 month ago
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.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
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.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
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.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
5 months ago
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.
more#inquest
#mental-health
SF parents
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

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
2 weeks ago
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
2 months ago

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
2 weeks ago
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
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
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
1 month ago
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.
#investigation
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
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.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
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
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.
#public-health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
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
7 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
7 months ago
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.
more#public-health
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.
fromCbsnews
7 months ago
Health

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.
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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