America Is Suddenly Getting Healthier. No One Knows Why.
The U.S. has seen a decline in drug overdoses, traffic fatalities, obesity rates, and murders, indicating a positive trend despite ongoing health challenges.
Drug overdose deaths fall for 10 months straight, down 17% in NY: CDC
Overdose deaths in the U.S. have significantly dropped, indicating a potential turning point in the ongoing drug crisis.
CDC sees link between overdoses, other mental health disorders
Integrating mental health treatment can help reduce drug overdose deaths.
Many overdose victims had unrecognized mental health disorders, necessitating better screening.
Emergencies can be opportunities to intervene for at-risk individuals.
2023 is SF's deadliest year ever for drug overdoses; solution to crisis may be in wastewater
A record number of people have died from drug overdoses in San Francisco this year, surpassing the previous record of 726 deaths in 2020.
San Francisco public health officials announced a plan to track wastewater for illicit drugs including fentanyl, methamphetamine, amphetamine, cocaine, and xylazine.
Fatal drug overdoses in Oregon reached record levels in 2023
Oregon's drug overdose deaths exceeded 1,800 in 2023, prompting leaders to intensify efforts against addiction.
NYC safe injection sites reduce OD deaths - but not in the worst neighborhoods
Overdose deaths in New York slightly decreased in 2023, yet disparities persist among marginalized communities.
Deadly overdoses fell in US for first time in five years, new estimates show
Deaths from drug overdoses fell in the US for the first time in five years, with a 3% decline equating to nearly 3,500 fewer deaths.
Drug overdose deaths fall for 10 months straight, down 17% in NY: CDC
Overdose deaths in the U.S. have significantly dropped, indicating a potential turning point in the ongoing drug crisis.
CDC sees link between overdoses, other mental health disorders
Integrating mental health treatment can help reduce drug overdose deaths.
Many overdose victims had unrecognized mental health disorders, necessitating better screening.
Emergencies can be opportunities to intervene for at-risk individuals.
2023 is SF's deadliest year ever for drug overdoses; solution to crisis may be in wastewater
A record number of people have died from drug overdoses in San Francisco this year, surpassing the previous record of 726 deaths in 2020.
San Francisco public health officials announced a plan to track wastewater for illicit drugs including fentanyl, methamphetamine, amphetamine, cocaine, and xylazine.
Fatal drug overdoses in Oregon reached record levels in 2023
Oregon's drug overdose deaths exceeded 1,800 in 2023, prompting leaders to intensify efforts against addiction.
NYC safe injection sites reduce OD deaths - but not in the worst neighborhoods
Overdose deaths in New York slightly decreased in 2023, yet disparities persist among marginalized communities.
Deadly overdoses fell in US for first time in five years, new estimates show
Deaths from drug overdoses fell in the US for the first time in five years, with a 3% decline equating to nearly 3,500 fewer deaths.
Undocumented immigrants caught selling drugs in SF could be deported by federal agents
San Francisco's fentanyl crisis continues to escalate despite sanctuary city policies, leading to numerous drug-related deaths and federal interventions.
San Francisco launches new 'Living Proof' health campaign to encourage drug addiction treatment
San Francisco's new recovery campaign aims to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths through treatment outreach and showcasing success stories.
Day Around the Bay: SF Overdose Deaths Hit Promising New Low
Accidental drug overdose deaths in San Francisco fell to a record low in October, signaling progress in addressing the street-drug crisis.
Undocumented immigrants caught selling drugs in SF could be deported by federal agents
San Francisco's fentanyl crisis continues to escalate despite sanctuary city policies, leading to numerous drug-related deaths and federal interventions.
San Francisco launches new 'Living Proof' health campaign to encourage drug addiction treatment
San Francisco's new recovery campaign aims to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths through treatment outreach and showcasing success stories.
Day Around the Bay: SF Overdose Deaths Hit Promising New Low
Accidental drug overdose deaths in San Francisco fell to a record low in October, signaling progress in addressing the street-drug crisis.
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago
Medetomidine, a potent animal tranquilizer not approved for human use, caused recent drug overdoses in Chicago with deadly effects when combined with other substances.
More people die after smoking drugs than injecting them, US study finds
Smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths.
Fentanyl, a potent painkiller, is often cut into heroin or other drugs and has been a primary driver of the U.S. overdose epidemic.
Deadly overdoses fell in U.S. for first time in five years, new estimates show
Deaths from drug overdoses decreased in the U.S. for the first time in five years, mainly due to fewer fatalities involving fentanyl and other opioids.
More people die after smoking drugs than injecting them, US study finds
Smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths.
Fentanyl, a potent painkiller, is often cut into heroin or other drugs and has been a primary driver of the U.S. overdose epidemic.
Deadly overdoses fell in U.S. for first time in five years, new estimates show
Deaths from drug overdoses decreased in the U.S. for the first time in five years, mainly due to fewer fatalities involving fentanyl and other opioids.
Former Correction Officers and Rikers Employees Charged With Corruption
Five people, including employees and a detainee from Rikers Island, have been charged with corruption for smuggling contraband like drugs and cellphones into the jail.
The defendants accepted bribes to smuggle in a variety of illegal substances, which contributed to making Rikers Island less safe for inmates and officers during a spike in overdoses.
Teen drug overdoses hit record high, driven by fentanyl poisoning: report
A record number of high school teens died of drug overdoses in 2022, primarily due to fentanyl poisoning from counterfeit pills.
The death rate for drug overdoses among teens is more than double what it was in 2018.
2023 is already San Francisco's deadliest year for drug overdoses
San Francisco has already surpassed the previous record for fatal drug overdoses in 2023
More than 80% of the overdose deaths involved fentanyl
2023 is already San Francisco's deadliest year for drug overdoses
San Francisco has already surpassed the previous record for fatal drug overdoses in 2023
More than 80% of the overdose deaths involved fentanyl
2023 is already San Francisco's deadliest year for drug overdoses
San Francisco has already surpassed the previous record for fatal drug overdoses in 2023
More than 80% of the overdose deaths involved fentanyl
2023 is already San Francisco's deadliest year for drug overdoses
San Francisco has already surpassed the previous record for fatal drug overdoses in 2023
More than 80% of the overdose deaths involved fentanyl
2023 is already San Francisco's deadliest year for drug overdoses
San Francisco has already surpassed the previous record for fatal drug overdoses in 2023
More than 80% of the overdose deaths involved fentanyl
Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises
Dan Carter, the mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, had a troubled past but was elected by voters who saw his personal experience as an asset.
Carter's main focus as mayor is tackling the city's issues with drug overdoses and homelessness.
Carter acknowledges the challenges ahead but remains determined to make a difference in Oshawa.
'If you take these tablets, you are going to die,' warns mother whose daughter (25) died after consuming counterfeit pills
Counterfeit benzodiazepine tablets laced with nitazene, a potent synthetic opioid, are causing deaths and overdoses in Ireland.