Washington state bans sale of higher concentrations of chemical used in suicides

Tri-State nonprofit addresses teen suicide with student-led production focusing on help, hope

A local nonprofit is helping teens grapple with the challenges of mental health and suicide through powerful performances. "Suicide is the permanent solution to a temporary problem," said Terri Hopton, director of the student-led production, "Dead Serious About Life." "If I could say something to every teenager out there, it's like, hold on, stick around, it will get better.""Dead Serious About Life" is a play written to appeal to teenagers abou…

Washington state bans sale of higher concentrations of chemical used in suicides

This article deals with suicide. Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the national crisis hotline at 988.Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill Monday restricting the sale of a lethal chemical used in dozens of deaths by suicide.

Washington puts restrictions on lethal chemical used in suicides

Editor’s note: This story mentions suicide. If you know someone in crisis, resources are available here. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the national crisis hotline at 988. Read more...

Gov. Ferguson signs bill restricting sales of lethal chemical used in suicides

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill to restrict the sale of a lethal chemical that was used in dozens of deaths by suicide.

Washington restricts lethal chemical previously sold on Amazon

When a package from Amazon arrived at her Clark County home in November 2020, Michelle Vasquez-Stickley assumed it was art supplies for her 15-year-old son. She left it on his bed for him.

Washington bans substance used in suicides

Tyler's Law prohibits the sale of sodium nitrite in high concentrations, which young people bought off Amazon to aid in suicide.