Drug-related deaths dropped in NYC shelter system, even as population boomed

Drug-related deaths dropped in NYC shelter system, even as population boomed

At the same time, deaths rose among homeless New Yorkers not living in shelters.

Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it’s complicated

ST. JOHN’S — Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access to at-home drug-testing strips could help prevent deaths. But they warn the strips have limitations. Dr. Nash Denic, Newfoundland and Labrador’s chief medical examiner, says that though the strips aren’t perfect, they can be useful in detecting if some toxins are present. He would like to see a government-led pilot project to distribute the strips along with na…