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#carfentanil
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Santa Clara County records its first carfentanil overdose death

Carfentanil is a potent synthetic opioid linked to a significant rise in overdose deaths, emphasizing the dangers of counterfeit pills.
more#carfentanil
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC opioid deaths hit five-year low, latest data shows | amNewYork

Opioid overdose deaths in NYC fell to 498 in Q3 2024, the lowest total in five years.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Highest Drug-Taking Risks

Polysubstance use drives the U.S. overdose crisis, heavily influenced by fentanyl and user behavior.
Individuals with psychiatric conditions often self-medicate with multiple substances.
#sackler-family
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Inside the Sackler Family's Staggering Real Estate Empire-as Purdue Pharma Founders Reach Historic $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Inside the Sackler Family's Staggering Real Estate Empire-as Purdue Pharma Founders Reach Historic $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement

more#sackler-family
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Sheriff's Office sued by former inmate who says he was given the wrong drug in jail

Inmate Brian Siordia claims he received methadone instead of melatonin, leading to an overdose and a lawsuit against San Mateo County and Sheriff’s Office.
Cannabis
fromFortune
1 month ago

All 50 states agree to OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's plan for Sackler family to pay up to $7 billion

Local governments and victims are set to vote on a potential $7 billion settlement involving the Sackler family for opioid crisis accountability.
#purdue-pharma
fromKqed
1 month ago
Cannabis

California to Get $440 Million in Nationwide Opioid Settlement With Purdue Pharma | KQED

Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Purdue Pharma files a new $7 billion bankruptcy plan to settle opioid lawsuits

Purdue Pharma seeks bankruptcy judge's approval for a revised opioid crisis settlement plan involving the Sackler family.
The Sacklers agree to relinquish ownership and contribute $7 billion over 15 years.
Business
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

More than $100 million expected in Mass. from $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sacklers

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have settled lawsuits for $7.4 billion over the opioid crisis, marking a significant judicial outcome.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Cannabis

California to Get $440 Million in Nationwide Opioid Settlement With Purdue Pharma | KQED

Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Purdue Pharma files a new $7 billion bankruptcy plan to settle opioid lawsuits

Purdue Pharma seeks bankruptcy judge's approval for a revised opioid crisis settlement plan involving the Sackler family.
The Sacklers agree to relinquish ownership and contribute $7 billion over 15 years.
Business
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

More than $100 million expected in Mass. from $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sacklers

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have settled lawsuits for $7.4 billion over the opioid crisis, marking a significant judicial outcome.
more#purdue-pharma
#harm-reduction
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC startup

Vending machines stocked with free naloxone, drug-test strips slated for Staten Island

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Despite injunction, advocates worry Ontario drug consumption sites risk closing without funding | CBC News

fromKqed
4 months ago
San Francisco

SF Is Moving Away From Harm Reduction in Its Drug Crackdown. Doctors Are Concerned | KQED

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC startup

Vending machines stocked with free naloxone, drug-test strips slated for Staten Island

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Despite injunction, advocates worry Ontario drug consumption sites risk closing without funding | CBC News

fromKqed
4 months ago
San Francisco

SF Is Moving Away From Harm Reduction in Its Drug Crackdown. Doctors Are Concerned | KQED

more#harm-reduction
#ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Despite 'massive shift' towards smoking over injection, Ontario has only 1 supervised drug inhalation space | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data | CBC News

Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Protesters rally against Ontario's closure of supervised drug consumption sites | CBC News

Protests against planned closure of supervised drug consumption sites reflect concerns over rising overdose deaths in Ontario.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Despite 'massive shift' towards smoking over injection, Ontario has only 1 supervised drug inhalation space | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data | CBC News

Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Protesters rally against Ontario's closure of supervised drug consumption sites | CBC News

Protests against planned closure of supervised drug consumption sites reflect concerns over rising overdose deaths in Ontario.
more#ontario
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Concerning Emergence of "Gas Station Heroin"

Tianeptine, referred to as 'gas station heroin', mimics opioid effects and poses serious health risks due to its unsupervised availability.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows

Boston experienced a significant 38% decrease in overdose deaths, marking its lowest opioid-related deaths since 2015.
#drug-trafficking
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Bloods gang leader convicted of narcotics distribution resulting in three overdoses

Gary Johnson, a Bloods gang leader, was convicted for serious drug crimes, including distribution leading to overdoses, facing 20 years to life in prison.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Bloods gang leader convicted of narcotics distribution resulting in three overdoses

Gary Johnson, a Bloods gang leader, was convicted for serious drug crimes, including distribution leading to overdoses, facing 20 years to life in prison.
more#drug-trafficking
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years in prison for supplying fentanyl-laced heroin that caused the death of activist Cecilia Gentili.
#public-health
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
2 months ago

How a NYC Council bill aims to reduce pregnancy-associated overdose deaths

Overdoses are the leading cause of pregnancy-associated deaths in NYC, necessitating targeted intervention to prevent these fatalities.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Places Where Opioid Prescriptions Outnumber People

Despite recent public health measures, opioid prescriptions still exceed populations in some U.S. counties, highlighting ongoing issues in impoverished areas.
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
2 months ago

How a NYC Council bill aims to reduce pregnancy-associated overdose deaths

Overdoses are the leading cause of pregnancy-associated deaths in NYC, necessitating targeted intervention to prevent these fatalities.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Places Where Opioid Prescriptions Outnumber People

Despite recent public health measures, opioid prescriptions still exceed populations in some U.S. counties, highlighting ongoing issues in impoverished areas.
more#public-health
#spotify
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A key senator is pressing Spotify over fake podcasts that peddled opioids

Sen. Maggie Hassan is pressing Spotify to address the proliferation of fake podcasts promoting opioids.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A key senator is pressing Spotify over fake podcasts that peddled opioids

Sen. Maggie Hassan is pressing Spotify to address the proliferation of fake podcasts promoting opioids.
more#spotify
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 months ago

To some S.F. neighbors, the city-funded Gubbio Project is a blight. To others, it's a sanctuary.

The Gubbio Project is crucial in addressing homelessness and substance abuse, responding to frequent overdoses near St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church.
#fentanyl
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 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.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Here's why. - Poynter

Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 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.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Here's why. - Poynter

Trump's administration claims significant reductions in fentanyl overdoses through seizures, but experts question the accuracy of these figures.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

AG Pam Bondi gets firsthand look at fentanyl in DEA lab as enough to kill 119 million seized this year

Fentanyl is profoundly dangerous, with sufficient seizures to kill a third of the US population.
more#fentanyl
#veterans
more#veterans
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

How the Staten Island DA's progressive opioid policy created friction with the idealistic' legislature | amNewYork

Michael McMahon advocates for a community-focused approach to the opioid crisis, contrasting with progressive reforms that he believes hinder effective prosecution.
US news
fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 months ago

Nearly a quarter of people on long-acting opioids develop addiction

Over 22% of patients on extended-release opioids developed addiction within a year, much higher than previously claimed by manufacturers.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose fire hid drug tampering, patient exposure - San Jose Spotlight

Firefighters alerted leaders to missing opioids for over a year before the public disclosure of theft incidents.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Rite Aid closing all remaining New York stores after second bankruptcy filing | amNewYork

Rite Aid closes all New York stores due to financial issues and bankruptcy.
#addiction-treatment
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Forcing treatment for drug use could lead to overdoses, violate people's rights, experts say | CBC News

fromAol
3 months ago
NYC startup

NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

NYC startup
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

New York City's public hospital system introduces a groundbreaking addiction treatment program in South Bronx modeled on successful Staten Island initiative.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Forcing treatment for drug use could lead to overdoses, violate people's rights, experts say | CBC News

fromAol
3 months ago
NYC startup

NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

NYC startup
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

New York City's public hospital system introduces a groundbreaking addiction treatment program in South Bronx modeled on successful Staten Island initiative.
more#addiction-treatment
#narcan
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Long Island stores stock Narcan behind counter after push from mom who lost son to fentanyl

Long Island businesses are placing anti-overdose medication Narcan behind counters to combat opioid overdoses.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Long Island stores stock Narcan behind counter after push from mom who lost son to fentanyl

Long Island businesses are placing anti-overdose medication Narcan behind counters to combat opioid overdoses.
more#narcan
#naloxone
SOMA, SF
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

California now sells opioid reversal drugs directly to consumers, aiming to reduce overdose deaths and make naloxone more affordable.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

California now sells opioid reversal drugs directly to consumers, aiming to reduce overdose deaths and make naloxone more affordable.
more#naloxone
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Walgreens settles with the DOJ for $350 million in opioid lawsuit

Walgreens will pay $350 million to settle allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions.
Walgreens disclaims liability but aims to close opioid litigation and refocus on business.
SOMA, SF
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

California now sells affordable opioid reversal drugs directly to consumers.
The program is focused on reducing opioid overdose deaths and ensuring accessibility.
Naloxone's approval without prescription aims at fighting the opioid crisis.
Portland food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

As fentanyl deaths slow, meth comes for Maine

Portland, Maine is facing a methamphetamine crisis as opioid use declines, bringing new challenges and mental health concerns.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Helping the U.S. fight addiction, Alzheimer's, other afflictions - Harvard Gazette

Harvard researchers are addressing critical societal issues through innovative solutions and partnerships with government agencies.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Pharmaceutical firm Mylan will pay up to $335M over opioid drug crisis

A multistate settlement of $335 million has been reached with Viatris to combat the opioid crisis.
#pain-management
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.
Medicine
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Pain Clinics Exploited Opioid Dependency to Earn Millions From Ineffective Shots

Pain clinics exploited patients' dependency on opioids by pairing unnecessary injections with prescriptions, exacerbating their suffering.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.
Medicine
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Pain Clinics Exploited Opioid Dependency to Earn Millions From Ineffective Shots

Pain clinics exploited patients' dependency on opioids by pairing unnecessary injections with prescriptions, exacerbating their suffering.
more#pain-management
#tariffs
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US news

Trump imposes new tariffs on cheap Chinese goods sold by companies like Temu and Shein

Trump closes a trade loophole on cheap goods from China, aiming to address issues like opioid smuggling and impose new tariffs.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

US commerce secretary says the tariffs on Canada are just getting started

Donald Trump plans to implement additional tariffs starting April 2, which he views as necessary to combat international issues, particularly opioid trafficking.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

US commerce secretary says the tariffs on Canada are just getting started

Donald Trump plans to implement additional tariffs starting April 2, which he views as necessary to combat international issues, particularly opioid trafficking.
more#tariffs
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

My husband overdosed on fentanyl. Cruel immigration policies won't fix the crisis | Karie Fugett

The personal toll of the opioid crisis is devastating, impacting families and leading to significant loss of life.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Jarvis: What we're getting right fighting the overdose epidemic

The drop in drug overdose deaths is encouraging, but more understanding and work is needed to sustain this progress.
US news
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Opioid Testing Data Unavailable in Half of U.S. Injury Death Investigations - News Center

In 2021, opioid testing information was unavailable in half of U.S. injury death investigations, indicating significant undermeasurement of opioid-related deaths.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump administration extends opioid emergency as fentanyl deaths drop

The Trump administration extends opioid crisis emergency declaration despite declining drug overdose deaths.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Revolutionary NYC program for addicts has fatal overdoses plummeting

The 'Hotspotting' treatment program significantly reduces opioid overdose deaths among participants on Staten Island.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A police officer investigates her own sister's disappearance in 'Long Bright River'

Long Bright River explores the impact of a struggling community on individuals while unfolding a gripping murder mystery.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Brain pacemakers': implants to be tested to help alcohol and opioid addicts

Deep brain stimulation acts like a pacemaker, aiming to normalize abnormal electrical brain rhythms linked to addiction, promoting self-control in alcohol and opioid addicts.
Mental health
from48 hills
4 months ago

Lurie won't commit to an alternative approach to the opioid crisis - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie prioritizes law enforcement over Sup. Fielder's public-health approach to the opioid crisis.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Five takeaways: China's foreign minister slams Trump's 'two-faced' policies

Wang Yi criticized the U.S. for being 'two-faced,' emphasizing that one cannot suppress China while simultaneously fostering good relations.
US news
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

China pledges countermeasures' after Trump announces new 10% tariff

China rejects US blame for opioid crisis, insisting it has strict drug laws.
New tariffs imposed by the US highlight escalating tensions over fentanyl trafficking.
Television
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

Shinichiro Watanabe's Lazarus hits Adult Swim in April

Shinichirō Watanabe's new anime series 'Lazarus' premieres on Adult Swim April 5th, focusing on a dangerous miracle drug.
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

'Reacher' author Lee Child wants the show to tackle the opioid crisis. Alan Ritchson says he's ready to tell a 'modern story.'

Lee Child aims to adapt his Reacher book about the opioid crisis, exploring emotional depth amid intense action.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

How medical boards often fail patients - and with deadly results

The Ballard Clinic, once a family practice, became a notorious pill mill under Dr. Ballard III, contributing to the opioid crisis.
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