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Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

More Arrests Won't End the Opioid Crisis

Punitive drug laws and long sentences have led to high incarceration rates among people with substance use disorders, particularly opioids.
#new-york-city
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Safe injection site brings daytime public sex to East Harlem: 'Getting my own porno show'

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Safe injection site brings daytime public sex to East Harlem: 'Getting my own porno show'

more#new-york-city
#carfentanil
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Public health

Novel synthetic drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl responsible for Riverside overdose

Carfentanil, a synthetic drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has led to an increase in overdose deaths in Riverside.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
SF parents

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.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 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
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months ago
Cannabis

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

fromKqed
2 months ago
Cannabis

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

more#purdue-pharma
NYC startup
fromsilive
2 months ago

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

Vending machines offering harm-reduction items will be installed in Staten Island to combat drug addiction.
#ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

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

more#ontario
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
3 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.
3 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
3 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
3 months ago
US politics

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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US news

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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 months ago
Canada news

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

fromAol
4 months ago
NYC startup

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

NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 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
3 months ago
Canada news

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

fromAol
4 months ago
NYC startup

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

NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Budget Draft Ends Narcan Program and Other Addiction Measures

Reducing the funding for naloxone and overdose prevention sends the message that we would rather people who use drugs die than get the support they need and deserve, said Dr. Melody Glenn.
Non-profit organizations
#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
4 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
4 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.
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