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fromsfist.com
1 day ago
San Francisco

Dr. Oz Pops Into SF's Mission District, Visits Senior Care Facility and Actually Says Nice Things About It

Dr. Mehmet Oz praised an inclusive senior care facility in San Francisco, highlighting the positive impact of community-based eldercare.
#mental-health
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

My son killed himself after ketamine ruined his life how many lives will be lost?'

Ketamine addiction poses significant risks, leading to devastating consequences and a drastic increase in usage among young people.
Parenting
fromPage Six
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel, says being the 'neglected' child 'saved' her life after losing 3 siblings

Angel Carter Conrad credits her survival to being the 'neglected' child in a troubled family, emphasizing the importance of normalcy and connection.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Police report says former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz died at 37 of likely overdose

Brian Matusz's tragic death from an apparent overdose highlights the ongoing struggles of substance abuse and mental health issues among athletes.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

My son killed himself after ketamine ruined his life how many lives will be lost?'

Ketamine addiction poses significant risks, leading to devastating consequences and a drastic increase in usage among young people.
Parenting
fromPage Six
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel, says being the 'neglected' child 'saved' her life after losing 3 siblings

Angel Carter Conrad credits her survival to being the 'neglected' child in a troubled family, emphasizing the importance of normalcy and connection.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Police report says former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz died at 37 of likely overdose

Brian Matusz's tragic death from an apparent overdose highlights the ongoing struggles of substance abuse and mental health issues among athletes.
more#mental-health
#carfentanil
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
SF parents

1st overdose death of drug '100 times more potent than fentanyl' reported in Santa Clara Co.

Carfentanil, a powerful new synthetic opioid, has led to its first overdose death in Santa Clara County, raising serious concerns about street drugs.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

1st overdose death of drug '100 times more potent than fentanyl' reported in Santa Clara Co.

Carfentanil, a powerful new synthetic opioid, has led to its first overdose death in Santa Clara County, raising serious concerns about street drugs.
more#carfentanil
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Boston Bruins

Ted Danson recalls confronting Kelsey Grammer on 'Cheers' in heated exchange: I'm 'f-king pissed off'

Ted Danson reflects on his strained relationship with Kelsey Grammer, stemming from a past intervention regarding Grammer's substance use.
#police-investigation
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

From meeting on Tinder to sex trafficking charges: A timeline of the Jeffrey Kamlet case

Dr. Jeffrey Kamlet allegedly engaged in sexual activities with two missing girls, raising serious concerns about his methods and the police's handling of the case.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Film

Former 'Noah' child actress Sophie Nyweide's death at 24 being investigated for foul play: report

Vermont police investigate former actress Sophie Nyweide's death, considering foul play and other potential causes.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

From meeting on Tinder to sex trafficking charges: A timeline of the Jeffrey Kamlet case

Dr. Jeffrey Kamlet allegedly engaged in sexual activities with two missing girls, raising serious concerns about his methods and the police's handling of the case.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Film

Former 'Noah' child actress Sophie Nyweide's death at 24 being investigated for foul play: report

Vermont police investigate former actress Sophie Nyweide's death, considering foul play and other potential causes.
more#police-investigation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Dear Abby: We thought we were talking privately, but it was caught on her doorbell video

Open communication can resolve family conflicts, especially during emotionally charged situations.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Kush destroys them': the Guinean rehab clinic tackling a drug epidemic

Guinea faces a growing drug crisis, particularly with the dangerous substance 'kush' spreading among users, including youth from Islamic schools.
fromPage Six
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Haley Joel Osment yells Jewish slurs, struggles with police in arrest video

Haley Joel Osment was arrested for public intoxication and possession of cocaine, using slurs during the incident as revealed by body cam footage.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
LA Kings

'American Idol' alum Doug Kiker had toxic cocktail of drugs in his system at time of death: report

Doug Kiker died from an accidental opioid overdose involving multiple substances, highlighting the dangers of drug toxicity.
#public-health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Health

Opinion: Why aren't more people talking about America's alcoholism?

Alcoholism is a pervasive issue in society, affecting families deeply and recognized less than opioid addiction despite its serious consequences.
from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Matt Dorsey attacks us on Twitter about harm reduction and the city's priorities - 48 hills

The shift in drug policy away from harm reduction towards abstinence-based recovery is contentious, promoting debates on effective strategies for combating substance use.
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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Health

Opinion: Why aren't more people talking about America's alcoholism?

Alcoholism is a pervasive issue in society, affecting families deeply and recognized less than opioid addiction despite its serious consequences.
from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Matt Dorsey attacks us on Twitter about harm reduction and the city's priorities - 48 hills

The shift in drug policy away from harm reduction towards abstinence-based recovery is contentious, promoting debates on effective strategies for combating substance use.
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.
more#public-health
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

Help! My Sister and Her Little Girl Are in a Shelter. They Could Easily Live With Me, but Only Under One Condition.

Do not let your sister move in to avoid chaos and protect yourself.
#addiction-treatment
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
SF parents

Rehab let 'highly vulnerable' patient relapse until he died of overdose, CA suit says

HealthRight 360 faces a wrongful death lawsuit linked to a man's overdose at one of their addiction treatment facilities.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Hochul administration pitches woke alternative way to refer to drug abusers instead of 'addicts'

The Hochul administration aims to replace the term 'addict' with 'person with a substance use disorder' to combat stigma.
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago
SF parents

Rehab let 'highly vulnerable' patient relapse until he died of overdose, CA suit says

HealthRight 360 faces a wrongful death lawsuit linked to a man's overdose at one of their addiction treatment facilities.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Hochul administration pitches woke alternative way to refer to drug abusers instead of 'addicts'

The Hochul administration aims to replace the term 'addict' with 'person with a substance use disorder' to combat stigma.
more#addiction-treatment
Mission District
fromKqed
1 month ago

A San Francisco Man's Housing Struggle After Relapse Put Him Back on the Streets | KQED

California proposes legislation to support sober housing programs by allowing funding for drug-free units and preventing eviction due to relapse.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago
Music production

aya: hexed!

Aya Sinclair transformed her life from a Pentecostal upbringing to an expressive musical career that embraces her identity and struggle with substance use.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Alarms, overdoses and saving lives: Two days in UK's first drug injection room

The Glasgow drug consumption room has faced multiple overdose incidents since opening, highlighting the dangers of substance use.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

The 'sinister' meanings behind emojis - here's how kids are using code to text about drugs and incels: 'Dangerous for our children'

Parents should be aware of the secretive meanings of emojis used by children to convey potentially harmful messages.
#fentanyl
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Lynn man pleads guilty to drug trafficking after large bust

A Lynn man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges related to a large operation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Francisco fentanyl dealer who defied deportations twice gets 3 years in prison

A Honduran man with multiple deportations receives a three-year prison sentence for returning to sell fentanyl in San Francisco.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Lynn man pleads guilty to drug trafficking after large bust

A Lynn man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges related to a large operation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Francisco fentanyl dealer who defied deportations twice gets 3 years in prison

A Honduran man with multiple deportations receives a three-year prison sentence for returning to sell fentanyl in San Francisco.
more#fentanyl
SF parents
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mum of driver who caused life-changing injuries to GP says 'one mistake' ruined lives

Reckless driving and substance use have devastating impacts on multiple families.
philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

Can the unregulated extract kratom help fight the opioid crisis? | Aeon Essays

Kratom, a herbal supplement, emerges as a controversial alternative for opioid dependence, attracting millions of users seeking relief.
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Man who sent 'abhorrent' voice-notes to ex-girlfriend which left judge in 'state of shock' has jail sentence overturned

The man was sentenced to pay €5,000 to his ex-partner after violating a protection order, despite having his custodial sentence overturned.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating terms of NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program

Aaron Ekblad receives a 20-game suspension for violating the NHL's substance abuse policy, impacting his return to the Panthers this season.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

CHP investigation reveals more about the causes of fatal Piedmont Cybertruck crash

Alcohol, drugs, and speed caused a fatal crash that killed three Piedmont High School graduates.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Teenage Abuse of Cough Medicines and Promethazine

Teen nonmedical misuse of medications may be more prevalent than earlier thought.
Adolescents misuse DXM for its dissociative and euphoric effects.
Rising interest in DXM combined with promethazine is alarming.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago
Health

Ramon Bataller, hepatologist: The combination of alcohol and cocaine is explosive and many young people are paying for it'

The simultaneous use of alcohol and cocaine poses significant health risks to young adults, leading to severe liver and heart conditions.
#robert-f-kennedy-jr
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s battle with addiction influences his approach to health and wellness, particularly in his proposed strategies for tackling substance abuse in America.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Caroline Kennedy sends letter to US senators calling RFK Jr a predator'

Caroline Kennedy condemns Robert F Kennedy Jr. as predatory and unqualified for HHS Secretary, citing serious personal history and family impact.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s battle with addiction influences his approach to health and wellness, particularly in his proposed strategies for tackling substance abuse in America.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Caroline Kennedy sends letter to US senators calling RFK Jr a predator'

Caroline Kennedy condemns Robert F Kennedy Jr. as predatory and unqualified for HHS Secretary, citing serious personal history and family impact.
more#robert-f-kennedy-jr
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ex-Prem ref Coote sorry for actions leading to sack

David Coote's actions leading to his sacking were influenced by pressure, fear of abuse related to his sexuality, and struggles with substance use.
#nicotine
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Education

'They are nearly impossible to detect' - schools issue warning on 'snus' nicotine pouch trend

Unregulated nicotine pouches, or 'nicopods', are raising concerns among school principals for their effects on students and lack of legal oversight.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Education

'They are nearly impossible to detect' - schools issue warning on 'snus' nicotine pouch trend

Unregulated nicopods are raising health concerns in schools, potentially causing irritability in students; principals urge vigilance and awareness among parents.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Education

'They are nearly impossible to detect' - schools issue warning on 'snus' nicotine pouch trend

Unregulated nicotine pouches, or 'nicopods', are raising concerns among school principals for their effects on students and lack of legal oversight.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Education

'They are nearly impossible to detect' - schools issue warning on 'snus' nicotine pouch trend

Unregulated nicopods are raising health concerns in schools, potentially causing irritability in students; principals urge vigilance and awareness among parents.
more#nicotine
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Report: Ex-O's P Matusz died from drug overdose

Brian Matusz's death from an apparent overdose highlights the ongoing issue of substance abuse in professional sports.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Intoxicated nervous flyer' caused New York flight to divert to Dublin

A nervous flyer received a two-month suspended sentence for disruptive behavior caused by mixing Xanax and alcohol on a transatlantic flight.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

Family of MLB pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Angels battle over cell phones as wrongful death trial looms

The legal battle between Tyler Skaggs' family and the Angels centers on drug-related negligence claims and evidence disputes, set against the backdrop of his tragic death.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Kids Are Huffing Galaxy Gas Until They Get Tremors, Limps and Losing Bowel Control

The rise of flavored nitrous oxide, particularly Galaxy Gas, among youth raises concerns due to addiction and serious side effects. Immediate action is needed.
fromwww.nydailynews.com
5 months ago
Chelsea

Rosie O'Donnell's daughter Chelsea arrested for 3rd time while out on bail

Chelsea Belle, Rosie O'Donnell's daughter, was arrested for drug possession shortly after previous arrests, reflecting ongoing legal troubles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The NFL Will Now Fine Players $15,000 If They Post About Their Random Drug Tests on Social Media After a Big Game

New NFL drug policies raise THC limits while imposing $15,000 fines for social media posts related to random drug testing.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Globe Santa: Kids feel the weight of addiction, especially during the holidays

Families across New England are struggling to care for children disrupted by the opioid crisis, often pleading for holiday support due to financial hardships.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

13 Times Someone Tried To Make A Joke - And The Celebrity Wasn't Laughing

Controversies surrounding jokes in Hollywood highlight the thin line between humor and insensitivity, often leading to serious repercussions for those involved.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tributes paid to British lawyer killed in suspected mass poisoning

Simone White, a talented lawyer, tragically died in Laos due to suspected mass poisoning, profoundly impacting her colleagues and the legal profession.
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