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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.