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Science Says Cannabis Can Be Making Us Healthier

Legal cannabis reduces alcohol consumption and may improve public health outcomes.

Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years

Overdose deaths in the US slightly decreased in 2023 due to fewer synthetic opioid deaths, but stimulant-related fatalities rose, posing ongoing challenges in the addiction crisis.

Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned

Xylazine, a sedative for animals, is increasingly mixed with street opioids, increasing overdose risks and complicating treatment.

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.

Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned

Xylazine is increasingly being detected in street opioids, raising overdose risks and complicating treatment.

Lethal super-strength opioids found in 130 samples of fake prescription medicines

Lethal synthetic opioids found in fake prescription medicines highlight urgent need for better drug testing in the UK.

Science Says Cannabis Can Be Making Us Healthier

Legal cannabis reduces alcohol consumption and may improve public health outcomes.

Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years

Overdose deaths in the US slightly decreased in 2023 due to fewer synthetic opioid deaths, but stimulant-related fatalities rose, posing ongoing challenges in the addiction crisis.

Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned

Xylazine, a sedative for animals, is increasingly mixed with street opioids, increasing overdose risks and complicating treatment.

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.

Animal tranquilizer mixed with illicit drugs has Bay Area county health officials concerned

Xylazine is increasingly being detected in street opioids, raising overdose risks and complicating treatment.

Lethal super-strength opioids found in 130 samples of fake prescription medicines

Lethal synthetic opioids found in fake prescription medicines highlight urgent need for better drug testing in the UK.
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#drug-trafficking

Sting operation shuts down gang's 1m opioid empire, police say

A major illegal drug operation was dismantled, revealing the risks of unregulated pharmaceuticals and international trafficking.

Wembley drug gang helped supply over 1million pills from India to UK

Salman Ansari and Waqas Saleem were sentenced for their involvement in a large drug trafficking operation, illustrating the dangers of opioid misuse.

Sting operation shuts down gang's 1m opioid empire, police say

A major illegal drug operation was dismantled, revealing the risks of unregulated pharmaceuticals and international trafficking.

Wembley drug gang helped supply over 1million pills from India to UK

Salman Ansari and Waqas Saleem were sentenced for their involvement in a large drug trafficking operation, illustrating the dangers of opioid misuse.
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#poppy-seeds

Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

Contaminated poppy seeds can lead to serious health risks, including death and wrongful separation from newborns following false positive drug tests.

Poppy Seed Tea Can Trigger a Morphine Overdose

Contaminated poppy seeds can lead to severe health risks including addiction and wrongful separation from families.

Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

Contaminated poppy seeds can lead to serious health risks, including death and wrongful separation from newborns following false positive drug tests.

Poppy Seed Tea Can Trigger a Morphine Overdose

Contaminated poppy seeds can lead to severe health risks including addiction and wrongful separation from families.
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#pain-management

Video Games Are Not "Digital Drugs"

Distractions, like virtual reality games, effectively reduce pain perception and can serve as alternatives to opioids in treatment.

Brain region boosts avoidance of unpleasantness and pain - in mice

A brainstem neural circuit amplifies the response to pain and withdrawal from opioids, impacting addiction treatment strategies.

Video Games Are Not "Digital Drugs"

Distractions, like virtual reality games, effectively reduce pain perception and can serve as alternatives to opioids in treatment.

Brain region boosts avoidance of unpleasantness and pain - in mice

A brainstem neural circuit amplifies the response to pain and withdrawal from opioids, impacting addiction treatment strategies.
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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.

Walnut Creek: Man on BART train dies of suspected drug overdose

The man died of a suspected drug overdose on a BART train in Walnut Creek.
#nitazenes

Nitazenes: street drugs stronger than heroin, fentanyl DW 03/19/2024

Nitazenes are highly potent opioids, emerging as a deadly street drug.
Synthetic drugs like nitazenes are artificially manufactured by humans using chemicals.

Nitazenes: The opioids 500 times stronger than heroin DW 03/19/2024

Nitazenes are potent opioids up to 500 times stronger than heroin, leading to a higher risk of addiction.
Nitazenes are synthetic psychoactive drugs, unapproved for medical use, and often mixed with other substances like heroin and fentanyl.

Nitazenes: street drugs stronger than heroin, fentanyl DW 03/19/2024

Nitazenes are highly potent opioids, emerging as a deadly street drug.
Synthetic drugs like nitazenes are artificially manufactured by humans using chemicals.

Nitazenes: The opioids 500 times stronger than heroin DW 03/19/2024

Nitazenes are potent opioids up to 500 times stronger than heroin, leading to a higher risk of addiction.
Nitazenes are synthetic psychoactive drugs, unapproved for medical use, and often mixed with other substances like heroin and fentanyl.
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Brooklyn Drug Overdoses on the Rise: What Parents Need to Know

Generation Z is eschewing alcohol consumption in favor of drug misuse.
Parents are less familiar with the signs and risks of drug abuse compared to alcohol abuse.
Opioids are a common drug of choice among teens in Brooklyn.

'Gas Station Heroin' Is a Dangerous and Often Contaminated Supplement

The FDA is warning consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tianeptine, a synthetic drug that mimics the actions of opioids and carries similar risks of addiction and overdose.
Despite FDA warnings, vendors continue to promote tianeptine as a dietary supplement, even though it is not approved as such.

Experimental Drug Cuts Off Pain at the Source, Company Says

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has developed an experimental drug that relieves moderate to severe pain by blocking pain signals before they reach the brain.
The drug works only on peripheral nerves, making it different from opioids and potentially avoiding addiction.

Breaking the Cycle: Telehealth Treatment for People in Custody is Key to Recidivism Disruption

Broad, low-barrier access to effective care is the solution to the opioid crisis.
Telehealth has been an effective setting for delivering OUD care and can bridge access gaps in treatment.

A Monster': Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids

Increasing numbers of individuals addicted to opioids are also using other illicit substances, making treatment more challenging.
The practice of polysubstance use, or using multiple illicit substances, is growing rapidly and complicating efforts to combat drug addiction.
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