Opinion: Oregon Senate bill will protect patients and reduce opioid dependenceThe opioid epidemic in Oregon saw a significant increase in overdose deaths due to overprescription and illicit use.
Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recoveryDrug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.
Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016Fentanyl significantly increases opioid overdose deaths in Canada, holding responsibility for 79% of such fatalities in 2024.
Trump Administration Ties Tariffs to Fatal Fentanyl Overdoses, Which Are DecliningTariffs may be lifted if Canada, Mexico, and China reduce fentanyl flows and overdoses, as stated by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Declining Due to Changes in the Drug SupplyOverdose deaths in the U.S. are decreasing due to reduced fentanyl potency, expanded treatment options, and harm reduction initiatives.
San Francisco sees 54% drop in overdose deaths in lowest count since 2020San Francisco saw a 54% decrease in overdose deaths in October 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the lowest count since reporting began in 2020.
After pandemic explosion, California drug overdose deaths are falling fastCalifornia experienced a notable decline in overdose deaths for nine consecutive months, reversing the trend seen during the pandemic.
Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recoveryDrug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.
Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016Fentanyl significantly increases opioid overdose deaths in Canada, holding responsibility for 79% of such fatalities in 2024.
Trump Administration Ties Tariffs to Fatal Fentanyl Overdoses, Which Are DecliningTariffs may be lifted if Canada, Mexico, and China reduce fentanyl flows and overdoses, as stated by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Declining Due to Changes in the Drug SupplyOverdose deaths in the U.S. are decreasing due to reduced fentanyl potency, expanded treatment options, and harm reduction initiatives.
San Francisco sees 54% drop in overdose deaths in lowest count since 2020San Francisco saw a 54% decrease in overdose deaths in October 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the lowest count since reporting began in 2020.
After pandemic explosion, California drug overdose deaths are falling fastCalifornia experienced a notable decline in overdose deaths for nine consecutive months, reversing the trend seen during the pandemic.
Finding 'The Way Out': How Joseph McFee Center in SF helps recovering addicts rebuild their livesSan Francisco has seen a 22% decline in overdose deaths, attributed to recovery programs like The Way Out.
San Francisco Overdose Deaths Up in November, But Still Below Peak Last Year | KQEDSan Francisco has seen a decrease in overdose deaths due to improved treatment options and an increase in medication access for opioid use disorder.
Finding 'The Way Out': How Joseph McFee Center in SF helps recovering addicts rebuild their livesSan Francisco has seen a 22% decline in overdose deaths, attributed to recovery programs like The Way Out.
San Francisco Overdose Deaths Up in November, But Still Below Peak Last Year | KQEDSan Francisco has seen a decrease in overdose deaths due to improved treatment options and an increase in medication access for opioid use disorder.
Bronx congressman demands action to dismantle open-air drug market in the Hub - Bronx TimesThe South Bronx faces a significant drug crisis, with Congressman Torres demanding urgent action from local leaders.
Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.
Column | New drug overdose data provides hope while deaths remain too highDespite alarming statistics on drug misuse, recent data shows a notable 12% decline in overdose deaths, indicating progress in combating the crisis.
Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than 1 drug, new report says | CBC NewsThe combination of opioids and stimulants is increasing overdose deaths in Ontario post-COVID-19, showing a significant rise in poly-drug fatalities.
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five YearsOverdose 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.
Can Strategies that Cut Smoking Reduce Opioid Addiction?Lessons learned from successful anti-tobacco efforts could be beneficial in combating the opioid crisis and its associated death toll.
Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month, now lowest since 2020Opioid overdose deaths are declining significantly, with around 70,655 reported deaths for the year ending June 2024, marking an 18% drop from 2023.
Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.
Column | New drug overdose data provides hope while deaths remain too highDespite alarming statistics on drug misuse, recent data shows a notable 12% decline in overdose deaths, indicating progress in combating the crisis.
Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than 1 drug, new report says | CBC NewsThe combination of opioids and stimulants is increasing overdose deaths in Ontario post-COVID-19, showing a significant rise in poly-drug fatalities.
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five YearsOverdose 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.
Can Strategies that Cut Smoking Reduce Opioid Addiction?Lessons learned from successful anti-tobacco efforts could be beneficial in combating the opioid crisis and its associated death toll.
Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month, now lowest since 2020Opioid overdose deaths are declining significantly, with around 70,655 reported deaths for the year ending June 2024, marking an 18% drop from 2023.
Has Fentanyl Peaked?Overdose deaths declined in 2023 due to factors like natural course of drug epidemics and increased access to Narcan and addiction treatment.
Presidential candidates silent on opioid crisis beyond war on drugs' rhetoric: It's easier to point fingers'Overdose prevention remains overlooked in election discussions despite high mortality rates, focusing instead on enforcement rhetoric that fails to address the crisis.
523 opioid overdose deaths reported in Toronto last year, TPH says | CBC NewsToronto's chief medical officer of health refers to the opioid overdose crisis as a drug toxicity epidemic, emphasizing the need for an empathetic health response.
1 in 4 deaths of Canadians age 22 to 39 in 2021 was opioid related in 2021, researchers find | CBC NewsOpioid-related deaths in Canada doubled between 2019 and 2021, prompting a call for targeted harm-reduction policies.
Has Fentanyl Peaked?Overdose deaths declined in 2023 due to factors like natural course of drug epidemics and increased access to Narcan and addiction treatment.
Presidential candidates silent on opioid crisis beyond war on drugs' rhetoric: It's easier to point fingers'Overdose prevention remains overlooked in election discussions despite high mortality rates, focusing instead on enforcement rhetoric that fails to address the crisis.
523 opioid overdose deaths reported in Toronto last year, TPH says | CBC NewsToronto's chief medical officer of health refers to the opioid overdose crisis as a drug toxicity epidemic, emphasizing the need for an empathetic health response.
1 in 4 deaths of Canadians age 22 to 39 in 2021 was opioid related in 2021, researchers find | CBC NewsOpioid-related deaths in Canada doubled between 2019 and 2021, prompting a call for targeted harm-reduction policies.
Overdose deathsup in Oregon, down nationallyOverdose deaths are increasing in Western states despite a national decline, partly due to fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Why we need a mental health moonshotMay is Mental Health Awareness month; there's a pressing need for a Mental Health Moonshot to address rising mental health issues and suicide rates in children.
Deadly flesh-eating drug linked to at least 11 UK deathsXylazine, a deadly drug causing necrotic sores and overdoses, has infiltrated the UK market linked to 11 deaths.The drug is being mixed with a variety of illicit substances in the UK, posing a significant public health threat.