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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty to federal charges, selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to distributing ketamine that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ketamine queen' accused of selling Matthew Perry fatal dose to plead guilty

Jasveen Sangha agreed to plead guilty to charges related to Matthew Perry's ketamine overdose death.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Convicted killer charged with two more cold-case homicides in Lowell and Cambridge

Kevin Lino is indicted for allegedly murdering two individuals, Gary Melanson and Douglas Leon Clarke, in separate incidents in Massachusetts in 2010 and 2012, respectively.
Miscellaneous
#anne-burrell
Food & drink
fromPeople.com
1 month ago

Anne Burrell's Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide 5 Weeks After Food Network Star Died at 55

Anne Burrell died by suicide, confirmed as acute intoxication from various substances.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

San Jose Dealer Charged with Opioid Overdose Death of Second Child

"The senseless deaths of these two little girls broke our hearts yet hardened our determination to hold responsible the people whose recklessness killed them," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said.
California
#fentanyl
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF parents

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

A mother faces murder charges after her daughter died from suspected fentanyl poisoning, with alarming details of neglect and drug use emerging.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago
SF parents

California man sentenced for distributing fentanyl to teenage girl who died from overdose

Anthony Aguirre was sentenced to 23 years for distributing fentanyl, resulting in a teen's death from overdose.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 months 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF parents

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

SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

California man sentenced for distributing fentanyl to teenage girl who died from overdose

Anthony Aguirre was sentenced to 23 years for distributing fentanyl, resulting in a teen's death from overdose.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

U.S. Army veteran death due to fentanyl and meth, examiner rules

The death of U.S. Army veteran Lucrecia Macias Barajas, found in a homeless encampment, was ruled accidental and due to drug use, primarily fentanyl and methamphetamines.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

'16 and Pregnant' star memorialized friend after supplying lethal drugs: reports

Whitney Purvis has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a friend's drug overdose death.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Five hospitalized after suspected drug incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall

"Vicky Waters confirmed that five individuals were hospitalized at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall due to a suspected overdose involving an unidentified substance."
Los Angeles
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
1 month ago

Woman, 59, found dead at home had taken cocktail of alcohol and five other drugs

It seems to me that this is an unnatural death. The provisional cause of death has been given as toxicity caused by alcohol and six other drugs.
Public health
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

New Report Shows US Drug Overdose Deaths Rising Again After Hopeful Decline | KQED

The rise in drug overdose deaths raises concerns amid proposed funding cuts for addiction treatment and support programs.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Warning issued after two suspected opioid deaths

Two individuals died from suspected overdoses of potent synthetic opioids in West London, prompting warnings from authorities.
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Pelicans Experience Third Starvation Event In Four Years | KQED

The blooms, predicted to become more severe with climate change, have lasted longer this year.
SF parents
#cecilia-gentili
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Man sentenced for providing drugs that killed Cecilia Gentili, prominent transgender activist in NYC

NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
3 months ago

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years for his role in the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, who died from a drug overdose.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Man sentenced for providing drugs that killed Cecilia Gentili, prominent transgender activist in NYC

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died by misadventure after taking drugs, coroner rules

His smiling face and love of life will always be remembered.
UK news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A daughter finds her mother dead in an L.A. homeless encampment. Was it an overdose or homicide?

The LAPD's quick dismissal of foul play in a veteran's death raises concerns from family amidst suspicious circumstances.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Experts Credit Harm Reduction, Not Border Cops, for 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by nearly 27% in 2024, a welcome decline after years of rising fatalities.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months 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.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months 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.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The banker whose death led to 'vitriolic online attacks' at Jefferies ruled an accident, autopsy shows

The 28-year-old banker whose death led to "vitriolic online attacks" on Jefferies died from the "toxic effects" of fentanyl and cocaine, the Dallas medical examiner said.
Tech industry
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

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.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What to Know About Today's Meth

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

SF Records First Death Involving Animal Sedative Linked to Overdose Outbreaks in East | KQED

"Both medetomidine and xylazine are earmarked for veterinary use and therefore face less rigorous regulation processes than substances made for humans, which could explain why they're becoming more common in the recreational drug supply."
Alternative medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Overdoses at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall mark latest scandal for embattled Downey facility

Drug overdoses at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall highlight ongoing safety and oversight issues at the facility.
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