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Why Are Synthetic Opioids so Dangerous? An ER Doc Explains

Layoffs · United States

Why Are Synthetic Opioids so Dangerous? An ER Doc Explains

73% Center coverage: 11 sources

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The United States is facing an alarming increase in overdose deaths among young people due to synthetic opioids. The rate of drug overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, which include fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, increased more than 20-fold between 2013 and 2022, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overdoses and drug poisonings are now the third leading cause of death in people unde…See the Story

23 Charged Across GTA in Fentantyl, Firearms Trafficking Case

Fentanyl · Toronto

23 Charged Across GTA in Fentantyl, Firearms Trafficking Case

70% Left coverage: 10 sources

As part of the investigation, officers executed 15 search warrants across multiple locations — including Toronto.See the Story

Tributes to ‘Beautiful’ Couple Found Dead After ‘Taking Mystery Pills’ in Southall

Opioids · Kingston upon Thames

Tributes to ‘Beautiful’ Couple Found Dead After ‘Taking Mystery Pills’ in Southall

100% Center coverage: 9 sources

Tributes have been paid to the “beautiful” couple who were found dead after allegedly taking mystery green pills in Southall.See the Story

Health risks of synthetic drug use in Europe still unknown

Coverage: 5 sources

An EU drug report shows synthetic substances are on an upward trend. Drugs like cathinones are now made in Europe to keep up with demand. The health risks are largely unknown.Viktor Orbán See the Story

Michigan Projected to See Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths for Third Year in a Row

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

LANSING, MI – The state is projecting the third consecutive year of decline in opioid overdose deaths for 2024, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office.Narcan · Michigan See the Story

Study: Weight Loss Drugs May Help Fight Opioid Crisis

Popular weight loss drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic) and tilportide (Mounjaro) may be an unexpected weapon in the fight against the deadly opioid crisis in the U.S. New research shows that patients who take these drugs have a 40% lower risk of being hospitalized for a drug overdose and a 50% lower risk of needing treatment for alcohol poisoning.Ozempic · Vergèze See the Story

Elements of ex-Olympian’s drug network ‘remain in place’ in Canada: RCMP

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

The RCMP say they believe Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian accused of orchestrating a billion-dollar international drug-trafficking organization, still has a presence in Canada. RCMP · Canada See the Story

LPD Arrests 15 After Drug Investigation

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Lebanon Police have announced the arrest of 15 individuals after indictments on 85 counts of drug and weapon related offenses. The arrestss came as the department closed an investigation recently.Opioids · Hamilton See the Story

Newton Sheriff's Office, health department unveil state's first Naloxone vending machine

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In a groundbreaking step to combat the opioid crisis, Sheriff Ezell Brown and the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Gwinnett Rockdale Newton Public Health, has unveiled the first Naloxone vending machine to be installed inside a law enforcement…Opioids · Conyers Read Article

NJ recovers $430M in legal settlements, enforcement cases

The basics: NJ recovered nearly $430M in 2024 through legal enforcement actions Major settlements included Solvay, Ørsted, Johnson & Johnson Cases involved pollution, consumer fraud, tax violations and opioids $1B+ recouped over past two years by Division of Law Civil enforcement efforts in New Jersey recouped nearly $430 million for the state through settlements involving environmental cases, consumer issues, taxation matters and debt recovery…Pollution · Trenton Read Article

Narcan Distribution Offered at Santa Barbara Police Department

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Santa Barbara Police Department has announced its free Narcan (Naloxone HCL) Distribution Program is available in the station lobby. The initiative is part of a statewide effort to reduce opioid-related deaths and enhance education and awareness surrounding the opioid crisis. Beginning June 5 any member of the public can visit the Santa Barbara Police Department 215 E. Figueroa St., and after watching a brief educational video, will receive …Opioids · Santa Barbara Read Article

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