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Medicine
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago

Davis Schneider's brother died of an overdose. Blue Jays say naloxone can save others | CBC Sports

Davis Schneider aims to raise awareness about naloxone after losing his brother to an opioid overdose.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police warn of unidentified narcotic' causing overdoses | CBC News

Toronto police warn of an unidentified narcotic causing multiple overdoses near Allan Gardens and Moss Park, with concerns of wider distribution.
fromQNS
2 months ago
Public health

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center institutes program to prevent overdose deaths with help from DOHMH - QNS

Medicine
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago

Davis Schneider's brother died of an overdose. Blue Jays say naloxone can save others | CBC Sports

Davis Schneider aims to raise awareness about naloxone after losing his brother to an opioid overdose.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police warn of unidentified narcotic' causing overdoses | CBC News

Toronto police warn of an unidentified narcotic causing multiple overdoses near Allan Gardens and Moss Park, with concerns of wider distribution.
fromQNS
2 months ago
Public health

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center institutes program to prevent overdose deaths with help from DOHMH - QNS

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US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction

Hurricane Helene highlighted the need for improved access to substance use medications during natural disasters to prevent opioid relapse and overdose.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as judge approves criminal sentence in opioid case

Purdue Pharma will be dissolved and replaced by a public good-focused company as part of a legal settlement addressing the opioid crisis.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Op-Ed | NYC's mental health response plans aren't radicaland that's just fine | amNewYork

Policing in NYC involves addressing crises beyond crime, necessitating a community safety approach with mental health responders like B-HEARD.
#synthetic-opioids
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
SOMA, SF

SF Officials Warn of Counterfeit Opioids Stronger Than Fentanyl Following First Overdose

fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply

The emergence of cychlorphine in South Carolina highlights the evolving and dangerous nature of the U.S. street drug supply.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Synthetic opioid linked to 1,000 deaths across the UK in just two-and-a-half years

Synthetic opioids, particularly nitazenes, represent the most significant drug threat in the UK, linked to 1,000 deaths in two-and-a-half years since June 2023.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
SOMA, SF

SF Officials Warn of Counterfeit Opioids Stronger Than Fentanyl Following First Overdose

SOMA, SF
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Francisco records 1st overdose death caused by new deadly opioid cychlorphine

Cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid, is more potent than fentanyl and poses significant risks due to its undetectability and resistance to Narcan.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Synthetic opioid linked to 1,000 deaths across the UK in just two-and-a-half years

Synthetic opioids, particularly nitazenes, represent the most significant drug threat in the UK, linked to 1,000 deaths in two-and-a-half years since June 2023.
more#synthetic-opioids
#addiction-recovery
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston

Wu administration doubles down on diversion programs for drug users ahead of summer

A police unit is expanding its recovery program across Boston to connect individuals with addiction treatment as warm weather approaches.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Wu administration doubles down on diversion programs for drug users ahead of summer

A police unit is expanding its recovery program across Boston to connect individuals with addiction treatment as warm weather approaches.
more#addiction-recovery
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Why De-Escalation Must Be Part of a Layered Safety Strategy in Healthcare

Healthcare security leaders must proactively manage potential incidents through layered safety strategies and effective training to enhance staff confidence and care delivery.
#san-francisco
Public health
fromKqed
5 days ago

While SF Sees Fewer Fatal Overdoses, Death Rate Is Still Among the Country's Worst | KQED

San Francisco's drug overdose deaths show a year-over-year decline, but the numbers remain high and unacceptable according to public health officials.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF County fatal drug overdose ranks 2nd highest in the country, CDC data shows

San Francisco faces a severe drug overdose crisis, but recent efforts show a decline in total overdoses and a shift towards effective programs.
Public health
fromKqed
5 days ago

While SF Sees Fewer Fatal Overdoses, Death Rate Is Still Among the Country's Worst | KQED

San Francisco's drug overdose deaths show a year-over-year decline, but the numbers remain high and unacceptable according to public health officials.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF County fatal drug overdose ranks 2nd highest in the country, CDC data shows

San Francisco faces a severe drug overdose crisis, but recent efforts show a decline in total overdoses and a shift towards effective programs.
more#san-francisco
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Calif. officials concerned as weekly average mpox cases 'more than double'

California health officials urge at-risk individuals to get the mpox vaccine as cases of clade II rise significantly.
Chicago
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

2 police officers wounded, 1 critically, in shooting at Chicago hospital, officials say

Two police officers were shot at a Chicago hospital, with one in critical condition and the suspect in custody.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

RFK Jr. wants to treat addiction by creating wellness farms. Does it work?

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks criticized Robert Kennedy's proposal for 'wellness farms' aimed at reparenting children, calling it dangerous and irresponsible.
#fentanyl
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Parents of SF 2-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl charged with murder, DA says

Murder charges were filed against the parents of a toddler who died from a fentanyl overdose, marking a first in such cases in San Francisco.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Drug task force seizes 90 pounds of fentanyl from three separate Manhattan and Bronx narcotics mills

A major fentanyl mill bust in NYC led to the seizure of 90 pounds of fentanyl and charges against eight individuals.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Parents of SF 2-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl charged with murder, DA says

Murder charges were filed against the parents of a toddler who died from a fentanyl overdose, marking a first in such cases in San Francisco.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Drug task force seizes 90 pounds of fentanyl from three separate Manhattan and Bronx narcotics mills

A major fentanyl mill bust in NYC led to the seizure of 90 pounds of fentanyl and charges against eight individuals.
more#fentanyl
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still behind the eight ball'

The Trump administration's policies and health program cuts jeopardize progress against fentanyl overdoses in the U.S.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade

Suicide-related callouts to fire services in England have tripled in the last decade, prompting calls for mandatory training for firefighters.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

A drone delivered her lethal dose of fentanyl in a church parking lot. Now her dealer is going to prison.

Christopher Laney used an unregistered drone to deliver fentanyl, resulting in a woman's overdose death and a 14-year prison sentence.
Public health
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SF Now Second Only to Baltimore In Overdose Deaths

Baltimore and San Francisco have the highest overdose death rates among major U.S. cities, with Baltimore at 108.6 and San Francisco at 70.5 per 100,000.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

State commits $4M to address substance use crisis at Mass. and Cass

$4 million will support housing and treatment programs in Boston's opioid crisis area, focusing on recovery and diversion from incarceration.
#kratom
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

1,200% jump in kratom-related calls to poison control centers in last decade, analysis shows

Kratom-related poison control calls surged over 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising public health concerns about its synthetic forms.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

Kratom exposure reports have increased by 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising concerns about its addictive nature and health risks.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

1,200% jump in kratom-related calls to poison control centers in last decade, analysis shows

Kratom-related poison control calls surged over 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising public health concerns about its synthetic forms.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Calls About Kratom To Poison Control Have Spiked 1,200% In The Past Decade

Kratom exposure reports have increased by 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising concerns about its addictive nature and health risks.
more#kratom
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'Ketamine queen' faces prison for selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
SOMA, SF
Medicine
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Our Prison-Like Clinic System Is Thwarting Effective Opioid Addiction Treatment

Methadone is essential for opioid addiction treatment, yet its distribution is heavily regulated by law enforcement, complicating access for those in need.
Public health
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Manhattan man convicted of causing fentanyl-related death of toddler son: DA Bragg | amNewYork

Rosa was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter and second-degree aggravated harassment for allowing his son to ingest lethal doses of drugs.
NYC parents
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Video: Uncovering the World's Newest and Deadliest Drugs

Synthetic drugs, particularly novel psychoactive substances, are driving the surge in overdose deaths in the United States.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

2 men arrested after fatal overdose on Cape Cod prompts monthslong, multi-town investigation

Two men arrested for cocaine trafficking following investigation into November 2025 fatal overdose in Massachusetts.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Animal tranquilizer being mixed with fentanyl in Toronto's illicit drug supply, experts warn | CBC News

Medetomidine (a veterinary sedative) is increasingly present in Toronto's fentanyl supply, worsening overdose risk and limiting naloxone effectiveness.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Newsom blames kratom for 27 deaths as California seizes millions in products

California's government seized over 3,300 kratom and 7-OH products worth $5 million, declaring them illegal due to links with addiction, overdose, and 242 deaths between 2020 and 2022.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Opioid Overdose Damages Oxygen-Sensitive Brain Cells

Opioid overdoses cause brain hypoxia that reduces hippocampal volume and cognitive function, creating persistent brain injury that demands greater evaluation and treatment.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario to end funding to multiple drug consumption sites, including 2 in Toronto, forcing them to close | CBC News

Ontario is ending funding for at least seven drug consumption sites across the province, including two in Toronto, with a 90-day notice period ending June 13, 2026.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

There will be people who die': Advocates speak out as Niagara's only safe drug consumption site faces closure | CBC News

Ontario's closure of the Niagara Region's only safe drug consumption site will likely increase overdose deaths, blood-borne infections, and public substance use in the community.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Drug-Induced Nodding-Not a Nice Nap

Recurrent opioid "nodding" reflects hypoxia that can produce anoxic brain injury and cumulative cognitive damage even when overdoses are non-fatal.
#nitazenes
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fromHoodline
2 months ago

NYC Health Department's Relay Program Expands to Brooklyn, Showing Promising Decline in Overdose Deaths

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced the expansion of its peer-led overdose prevention program, Relay, to a 16th location at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Data indicate a declining trend in overdose deaths, with 441 confirmed cases reported in the early months of 2025-the lowest since 2020. This follows a decrease from 3,056 deaths in 2023 to 2,192 in 2024, according to the City of New York.
Public health
Public health
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Cocaine Is Atlantic Canada's Silent Killer | The Walrus

Cocaine-related deaths are surging in Atlantic Canada, driven by increased drug potency and mental health complications, with poverty and housing shortages exacerbating the crisis.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | How we're fighting a leading cause of death for New Yorkers | amNewYork

By creating one of the nation's first state health departments, lawmakers and elected officials in 1901 were taking a leadership role in public health that continues to this day. Take the issue of heart health: Just last month, Governor Hochul unveiled a budget proposal that makes major investments in our fight against cardiovascular disease. Healthy hearts start with healthy diets, which is why Governor Hochul included over $100 million for nutrition programs, food banks and food pantries in the Executive Budget.
Public health
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