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The south east London borough with the most drug deaths in three decades

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales reached a record high in 2023, signaling a growing public health crisis that requires urgent governmental response.

Woman found dead at 41 is latest east London victim of novel synthetic opioid

Rising deaths from synthetic opioids like protonitazine in East London are alarming.
Laura Handford's death underscores the dangers associated with novel opioids.
Coroner emphasizes the need for public health intervention regarding drug overdoses.

The south east London borough with the most drug deaths in three decades

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales reached a record high in 2023, signaling a growing public health crisis that requires urgent governmental response.

Woman found dead at 41 is latest east London victim of novel synthetic opioid

Rising deaths from synthetic opioids like protonitazine in East London are alarming.
Laura Handford's death underscores the dangers associated with novel opioids.
Coroner emphasizes the need for public health intervention regarding drug overdoses.
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Deadly new drugs found in fake medicines in the UK

Counterfeit medicines bought online contain lethal nitazenes linked to hundreds of deaths, with over 100 cases reported in the UK.

Should illegal drug possession be decriminalised?

Decriminalizing drug possession is proposed to prevent deaths
A drug possession lawyer plays a key role in negotiating deals and advising clients on legal options.

Drug deaths riseby 80% in 10 years as services are cut back to the bone

MPs warn about the impact of cuts to local authorities on drug-related deaths
Annual spending on drug and alcohol treatment services has fallen by 40%
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