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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still behind the eight ball'

The Trump administration's policies and health program cuts jeopardize progress against fentanyl overdoses in the U.S.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SF County fatal drug overdose ranks 2nd highest in the country, CDC data shows

San Francisco faces a severe drug overdose crisis, but recent efforts show a decline in total overdoses and a shift towards effective programs.
#synthetic-opioids
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

Synthetic opioids may have caused hundreds more UK deaths than thought

Nitazene deaths in the UK may be underestimated by up to one-third because nitazenes degrade in postmortem samples, causing toxicology non-detection and miscounted fatalities.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Public health

'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs

Nitazenes, extremely potent synthetic opioids often mixed into other drugs as cheap substitutes, have caused hundreds of UK deaths including accidental overdoses.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Synthetic opioid linked to 1,000 deaths across the UK in just two-and-a-half years

Synthetic opioids, particularly nitazenes, represent the most significant drug threat in the UK, linked to 1,000 deaths in two-and-a-half years since June 2023.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

"Today's order will ensure that people suffering from debilitating symptoms might finally have a chance to reclaim their lives and lead a happier life," Trump said as he signed an executive order on the drugs.
Medicine
#fentanyl
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
SF parents

SF couple charged with murder after 'reckless' fentanyl exposure killed toddler

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

Drug task force seizes 90 pounds of fentanyl from three separate Manhattan and Bronx narcotics mills

SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

SF couple charged with murder after 'reckless' fentanyl exposure killed toddler

A couple faces second-degree murder charges in the fentanyl overdose death of their 2-year-old child in San Francisco.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Parents of SF 2-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl charged with murder, DA says

Murder charges were filed against the parents of a toddler who died from a fentanyl overdose, marking a first in such cases in San Francisco.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Drug task force seizes 90 pounds of fentanyl from three separate Manhattan and Bronx narcotics mills

A major fentanyl mill bust in NYC led to the seizure of 90 pounds of fentanyl and charges against eight individuals.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SF DA Charges Couple With Murder Over Toddler's Fentanyl Overdose Death

Murder charges have been added against a couple in connection with their daughter's fentanyl overdose death, marking a first for such a case in San Francisco.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I was peeing blood constantly': my ketamine hell and what made me stop

The reason people use drugs of any kind is because they want to escape, Delaney says. I had suicidal ideations from a very, very young age because I assumed that, if I was dead, maybe my mum and dad wouldn't be arguing.
Mental health
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Wu administration doubles down on diversion programs for drug users ahead of summer

The warm weather initiative began on March 30, according to a memo the Wu administration's Coordinated Response Team sent to the City Council on Monday. The CRT is an interdepartmental group that works to eliminate outdoor substance use and connect people suffering from addiction with treatment and recovery options.
Boston
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-ed | State Senate's drug discount plan leaves the poorest patients behind | amNewYork

Policymakers must ensure the 340B Drug Discount Program effectively supports low-income patients amid tightening Medicaid funds.
Public health
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SF Now Second Only to Baltimore In Overdose Deaths

Baltimore and San Francisco have the highest overdose death rates among major U.S. cities, with Baltimore at 108.6 and San Francisco at 70.5 per 100,000.
#opioid-crisis
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police warn of unidentified narcotic' causing overdoses | CBC News

Toronto police warn of an unidentified narcotic causing multiple overdoses near Allan Gardens and Moss Park, with concerns of wider distribution.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police warn of unidentified narcotic' causing overdoses | CBC News

Toronto police warn of an unidentified narcotic causing multiple overdoses near Allan Gardens and Moss Park, with concerns of wider distribution.
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years for selling death drugs to Matthew Perry

To the court: please give this heartless woman the maximum prison sentence so she won't be able to hurt other families like ours.
SOMA, SF
Film
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 year jail sentence for selling the drugs that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha was sentenced for her role in the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, with a plea deal acknowledging her responsibility.
#kratom
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

1,200% jump in kratom-related calls to poison control centers in last decade, analysis shows

Kratom-related poison control calls surged over 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising public health concerns about its synthetic forms.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

Kratom exposure reports have increased by 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising concerns about its addictive nature and health risks.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

1,200% jump in kratom-related calls to poison control centers in last decade, analysis shows

Kratom-related poison control calls surged over 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising public health concerns about its synthetic forms.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

Kratom exposure reports have increased by 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising concerns about its addictive nature and health risks.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'Ketamine queen' faces prison for selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
SOMA, SF
Public health
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
Medicine
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Our Prison-Like Clinic System Is Thwarting Effective Opioid Addiction Treatment

Methadone is essential for opioid addiction treatment, yet its distribution is heavily regulated by law enforcement, complicating access for those in need.
#manslaughter
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Video: Uncovering the World's Newest and Deadliest Drugs

Synthetic drugs, particularly novel psychoactive substances, are driving the surge in overdose deaths in the United States.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

2 men arrested after fatal overdose on Cape Cod prompts monthslong, multi-town investigation

Two men arrested for cocaine trafficking following investigation into November 2025 fatal overdose in Massachusetts.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

There will be people who die': Advocates speak out as Niagara's only safe drug consumption site faces closure | CBC News

Ontario's closure of the Niagara Region's only safe drug consumption site will likely increase overdose deaths, blood-borne infections, and public substance use in the community.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Animal tranquilizer being mixed with fentanyl in Toronto's illicit drug supply, experts warn | CBC News

Medetomidine (a veterinary sedative) is increasingly present in Toronto's fentanyl supply, worsening overdose risk and limiting naloxone effectiveness.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Newsom blames kratom for 27 deaths as California seizes millions in products

California's government seized over 3,300 kratom and 7-OH products worth $5 million, declaring them illegal due to links with addiction, overdose, and 242 deaths between 2020 and 2022.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. County banned sales of kratom. Now some residents say they're losing a lifeline for pain and opioid withdrawal

Los Angeles County banned kratom sales four months ago to address suspected overdose deaths, but the ban has restricted access for residents who relied on it for pain management and opioid withdrawal relief.
Public health
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Cocaine Is Atlantic Canada's Silent Killer | The Walrus

Cocaine-related deaths are surging in Atlantic Canada, driven by increased drug potency and mental health complications, with poverty and housing shortages exacerbating the crisis.
#fentanyl-trafficking
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

3 charged, over $2.3M in fentanyl seized in OPP-led drug bust in Ontario, Alberta: police | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police seized over $2.3 million in suspected fentanyl and arrested three men while issuing a warrant for a fourth in an interprovincial drug trafficking investigation between Ontario and Alberta.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

3 charged, over $2.3M in fentanyl seized in OPP-led drug bust in Ontario, Alberta: police | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police seized over $2.3 million in suspected fentanyl and arrested three men while issuing a warrant for a fourth in an interprovincial drug trafficking investigation between Ontario and Alberta.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Drug-Induced Nodding-Not a Nice Nap

Recurrent opioid "nodding" reflects hypoxia that can produce anoxic brain injury and cumulative cognitive damage even when overdoses are non-fatal.
US news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

An FBI 'Asset' Helped Run a Dark Web Site That Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs for Years

An FBI-controlled informant ran a staff role on the Incognito dark web market while allegedly approving fentanyl-tainted pill sales linked to at least one death.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Opioid Overdose Damages Oxygen-Sensitive Brain Cells

Opioid overdoses cause brain hypoxia that reduces hippocampal volume and cognitive function, creating persistent brain injury that demands greater evaluation and treatment.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Gabapentin for Chronic Pain, a Safe Alternative to Opioids?

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication that is FDA approved for the treatment of seizure disorders and postherpetic neuralgia-a chronic, often debilitating, nerve pain syndrome often linked to shingles. It is classified as an anticonvulsant and a GABA analogue, meaning it mimics the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which normally reduces nerve excitability.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Reason for the Drop in Fentanyl Overdoses

From 2003 to 2022, annual overdose deaths in the United States rose from less than 26,000 to nearly 108,000-becoming the leading nonmedical cause of death, surpassing car accidents and gun violence combined. In Canada, overdose deaths increased almost tenfold in the same period. In both countries, the surge in deaths was supercharged by "synthetic" opioids such as fentanyl, the ultra-potent, lab-made narcotic that has come to dominate the supply of hard drugs.
Public health
Public health
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Somerville city officials issue drug warning after 5 reported overdoses, 3 of them fatal

Somerville police warn of a potentially dangerous 'bad batch' of drugs after multiple overdoses and provide resources including fentanyl test strips and Narcan.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Mexico's ban on vapes could give drug cartels more revenue - 'those selling cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana are selling you vapes' | Fortune

The cartel said it was seizing the store, which would only be allowed to sell online outside the state. That was in early 2022, when vapes were still legal in Mexico, a market worth $1.5 billion. But earlier this month, the country banned the sale - although not the use - of electronic cigarettes. Experts believe organized crime will now consolidate its control over the sale of the devices.
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