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Medicaid limits access to life-saving doses of addiction care

Higher doses of buprenorphine may improve treatment outcomes for opioid addiction but access is limited by state Medicaid caps.
#public-health

Parents of fentanyl victims united by grief, divided by politics

Parents of fentanyl victims are divided over which political leadership can effectively address the fentanyl crisis, illustrating a complex and urgent public health issue.

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.
from www.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
from www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Francisco is deporting migrants to fight fentanyl crisis

San Francisco's fentanyl crisis is prompting city leaders to adopt deportation as a controversial measure to combat open-air drug markets.

SF Sees Lowest Number of Overdose Deaths In a Single Month Since 2020

San Francisco's drug-overdose deaths declined for two consecutive months, showing signs of improvement amid the fentanyl crisis.

Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking?

Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.
from Washington Post
1 week ago

Parents of fentanyl victims united by grief, divided by politics

Parents of fentanyl victims are divided over which political leadership can effectively address the fentanyl crisis, illustrating a complex and urgent public health issue.

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.

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.

San Francisco is deporting migrants to fight fentanyl crisis

San Francisco's fentanyl crisis is prompting city leaders to adopt deportation as a controversial measure to combat open-air drug markets.

SF Sees Lowest Number of Overdose Deaths In a Single Month Since 2020

San Francisco's drug-overdose deaths declined for two consecutive months, showing signs of improvement amid the fentanyl crisis.

Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking?

Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.
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#drug-policy

Overdose deathsup in Oregon, down nationally

Overdose deaths are increasing in Western states despite a national decline, partly due to fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Hard drugs illegal again in Oregon as first-in-nation experiment ends

Oregon's experiment with drug decriminalization ended due to rising overdose rates, reverting to misdemeanor charges for small amounts of drugs.

Democrats are choosing sides in California's crime and punishment fight over Prop. 36

Local Democratic officials are uniting to support Prop. 36, emphasizing rehabilitation and accountability in response to rising drug crimes and thefts.

Overdose deathsup in Oregon, down nationally

Overdose deaths are increasing in Western states despite a national decline, partly due to fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Hard drugs illegal again in Oregon as first-in-nation experiment ends

Oregon's experiment with drug decriminalization ended due to rising overdose rates, reverting to misdemeanor charges for small amounts of drugs.

Democrats are choosing sides in California's crime and punishment fight over Prop. 36

Local Democratic officials are uniting to support Prop. 36, emphasizing rehabilitation and accountability in response to rising drug crimes and thefts.
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#drug-overdose
from www.npr.org
4 weeks ago
Mental health

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.
moredrug-overdose

Bay Area woman makes history riding water bike to Farallon Islands in honor of daughter

Jessica Schiller completed the first-ever water bike ride to the Farallon Islands, honoring her late daughter Naomi while raising awareness about addiction.
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from ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

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.

'Liberal San Francisco' is deporting accused fentanyl dealers - yes, it's an election year

Trump's debate performance highlighted a strategy of using fear and misinformation about immigration, albeit not resonating with most San Francisco voters.

San Francisco wants to offer free drug recovery books at its public libraries

Books on addiction recovery are the most stolen from San Francisco public libraries.
San Francisco plans to offer free addiction recovery books at public libraries.

San Francisco's Prop F: Will requiring drug treatment for cash aid fix the city's fentanyl crisis?

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is rallying support for Proposition F, a measure aimed at addressing the city's fentanyl crisis.
Proposition F would require people struggling with addiction to enroll in treatment in order to continue receiving cash assistance from the city.

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.

'Liberal San Francisco' is deporting accused fentanyl dealers - yes, it's an election year

Trump's debate performance highlighted a strategy of using fear and misinformation about immigration, albeit not resonating with most San Francisco voters.

San Francisco wants to offer free drug recovery books at its public libraries

Books on addiction recovery are the most stolen from San Francisco public libraries.
San Francisco plans to offer free addiction recovery books at public libraries.

San Francisco's Prop F: Will requiring drug treatment for cash aid fix the city's fentanyl crisis?

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is rallying support for Proposition F, a measure aimed at addressing the city's fentanyl crisis.
Proposition F would require people struggling with addiction to enroll in treatment in order to continue receiving cash assistance from the city.
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#us-china-relations

How Trump can crackdown on fentanyl and more: Letters to the Editor - Sept. 1, 2024

The fentanyl crisis requires addressing its root causes, notably production in China and distribution in Mexico.

How China is flooding America with fentanyl on purpose to undermine our society

China uses fentanyl as a weapon to destabilize American society.
Majority of fentanyl pharmaceutical ingredients are produced in China.

How Trump can crackdown on fentanyl and more: Letters to the Editor - Sept. 1, 2024

The fentanyl crisis requires addressing its root causes, notably production in China and distribution in Mexico.

How China is flooding America with fentanyl on purpose to undermine our society

China uses fentanyl as a weapon to destabilize American society.
Majority of fentanyl pharmaceutical ingredients are produced in China.
moreus-china-relations
#criminal-justice-reform

Prop. 36 asks California voters to OK stricter punishments for repeat drug, theft offenders

Proposition 36 seeks to modify criminal justice reforms from Proposition 47, with a focus on retail theft and fentanyl-related issues.

Extraordinary 'normal' Americans were the real stars of the RNC

Non-marquee speakers at the Republican National Convention highlight impactful stories and criticisms of Democratic policies.

Prop. 36 asks California voters to OK stricter punishments for repeat drug, theft offenders

Proposition 36 seeks to modify criminal justice reforms from Proposition 47, with a focus on retail theft and fentanyl-related issues.

Extraordinary 'normal' Americans were the real stars of the RNC

Non-marquee speakers at the Republican National Convention highlight impactful stories and criticisms of Democratic policies.
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#opioid-crisis

Opinion: Overdoses are dropping but the threat of fentanyl looms

The decrease in overall drug overdose deaths in the US is overshadowed by the consistent contribution of fentanyl to the lethal impact.

Opinion | Fentanyl: The Silent Killer of American Youth

The students discuss the fentanyl crisis
They explore the causes of the opioid crisis and suggest ways to combat it

Opinion: Overdoses are dropping but the threat of fentanyl looms

The decrease in overall drug overdose deaths in the US is overshadowed by the consistent contribution of fentanyl to the lethal impact.

Opinion | Fentanyl: The Silent Killer of American Youth

The students discuss the fentanyl crisis
They explore the causes of the opioid crisis and suggest ways to combat it
moreopioid-crisis

CHP seizes 42 pounds of fentanyl, enough to kill entire SF population; nearly 12 times over

Large amount of fentanyl recovered in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood can potentially kill millions of people.
Governor's directive led CHP to recover significant amounts of fentanyl, drugs, and weapons in the identified high-crime area.

State senators respond to fentanyl and retail theft crises with new legislation

California Senate addresses fentanyl crisis and organized retail thefts with bipartisan legislation.
Legislation includes measures to increase access to treatment, enhance addiction services, and penalize criminal trafficking of xylazine laced with fentanyl.

Pres. Biden reveals what came out of meetings with China, Mexico on fentanyl

San Francisco is on track to exceed the number of accidental drug overdose deaths compared to the previous year, with fentanyl being the main driver.
Fentanyl is responsible for about 83% of overdose deaths in San Francisco, with approximately two people dying from a fentanyl overdose every day.
President Biden has prioritized addressing the fentanyl crisis and has resumed counter narcotics cooperation with China to tackle the production and distribution of fentanyl.

Newsom touts rival shoplifting and drugs ballot initiative to weaken Prop 47

California Democratic lawmakers introduce a rival crime initiative to address property crime and fentanyl crisis, signaling a tougher stance on crime compared to the past.

Nearly 7 million fentanyl pills seized in CA so far this year, Gov. Newsom says

Millions of fentanyl pills seized in California, Governor Newsom taking action to combat fentanyl crisis.

Congresswoman Andrea Salinas brings listening tour on drug-crime policies to Oregon City

Measure 110 in Oregon, changing drug sentencing laws, was overturned after the fentanyl crisis, enabling evidence-based policy implementation.

Elias: Gov. Newsom's move on fentanyl antitode all anyone can ask of governor

Gov. Newsom's order to distribute naloxone is crucial in saving lives amidst the fentanyl crisis.

Baltimore City Council to Hold Hearings on Drug Overdoses

Baltimore City Council to hold hearings on overdose epidemic response.
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