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Medicine
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago

Experts warn of 'zombie drug' xylazine

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is increasingly involved in fatal overdoses, posing a severe health threat across cities.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
Online Community Development

What I Learned at the Rx Summit on the Overdose Crisis

The overdose crisis impacts diverse communities across the U.S.
Community engagement is essential for effective overdose prevention campaigns.
Diverse stakeholder engagement in overdose policy is necessary despite differing opinions.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Sees Decline in Overdose Deaths, but Fentanyl Remains a Major Threat | KQED

San Francisco sees 12% decrease in drug overdose deaths early this year after record highs in 2023.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Number of non-fatal overdoses Toronto paramedics respond to is declining, city data shows | CBC News

The number of non-fatal overdoses in Toronto has significantly declined, but the high death toll persists, raising concerns about future overdose rates.
Medicine
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago

Experts warn of 'zombie drug' xylazine

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is increasingly involved in fatal overdoses, posing a severe health threat across cities.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
Online Community Development

What I Learned at the Rx Summit on the Overdose Crisis

The overdose crisis impacts diverse communities across the U.S.
Community engagement is essential for effective overdose prevention campaigns.
Diverse stakeholder engagement in overdose policy is necessary despite differing opinions.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Sees Decline in Overdose Deaths, but Fentanyl Remains a Major Threat | KQED

San Francisco sees 12% decrease in drug overdose deaths early this year after record highs in 2023.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Number of non-fatal overdoses Toronto paramedics respond to is declining, city data shows | CBC News

The number of non-fatal overdoses in Toronto has significantly declined, but the high death toll persists, raising concerns about future overdose rates.
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US news
fromPoynter
3 days ago

'Let it bring hope': 2025 Pulitzer winners react - Poynter

The Baltimore Banner wins its first Pulitzer Prize for impactful reporting on the overdose crisis in Baltimore.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The Senate passed legislation to permanently control fentanyl-related drugs with severe penalties.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

At LAFD Station 11, one of the busiest in the nation, few fires, and no end to overdose emergencies

Westlake's emergency response is primarily focused on drug overdoses rather than structure fires, reflecting a severe public health crisis.
fromThe Nation
11 months ago
NYC politics

Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives. Why Won't Governor Hochul Authorize Them?

Rally attendees advocate for harm reduction policies to address overdose crisis in New York.
fromCbsnews
11 months ago
Medicine

Seattle to open overdose recovery center amid rising deaths

Seattle is creating a recovery center in a hotel for overdose survivors with health needs, providing medical care and connecting them to treatment services.
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