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NYC parents
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Parents arrested in 4-year-old's possible fentanyl-related death in Brooklyn

Parents arrested in connection with child's death from possible fentanyl exposure while living in a Brooklyn shelter.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Sonoma Co. DA wants countywide approach to fentanyl awareness amid skyrocketing overdoses

Fentanyl poses extreme dangers to youth, particularly when laced in illicit drugs, highlighted by recent overdoses of students in Sonoma County.
SOMA, SF
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California deputy seized fentanyl during an arrest, then OD'd while on duty, report says

A Sacramento County deputy overdosed on fentanyl he seized, revealing issues of drug abuse and mental health among law enforcement officers.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
15 hours ago

1-year-old revived from fentanyl poisoning twice in one day, California cops say

A one-year-old was revived twice in one day due to fentanyl poisoning, resulting in parental arrests for child abuse.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Leader of Bronx drug mill that doubled as day care where toddler died hit with 45-year sentence: 'Every parent's nightmare'

A Bronx day care tragedy highlights the dangers of drug abuse and its tragic impact on families.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Thief whose crew drugged drunk NYC clubgoers in deadly robbery scheme silent as judge sends him to prison

Andre Butts received an eight-year sentence for his role in a fentanyl-fueled robbery scheme that resulted in two fatalities.
NYC parents
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Parents arrested in 4-year-old's possible fentanyl-related death in Brooklyn

Parents arrested in connection with child's death from possible fentanyl exposure while living in a Brooklyn shelter.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Sonoma Co. DA wants countywide approach to fentanyl awareness amid skyrocketing overdoses

Fentanyl poses extreme dangers to youth, particularly when laced in illicit drugs, highlighted by recent overdoses of students in Sonoma County.
SOMA, SF
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California deputy seized fentanyl during an arrest, then OD'd while on duty, report says

A Sacramento County deputy overdosed on fentanyl he seized, revealing issues of drug abuse and mental health among law enforcement officers.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
15 hours ago

1-year-old revived from fentanyl poisoning twice in one day, California cops say

A one-year-old was revived twice in one day due to fentanyl poisoning, resulting in parental arrests for child abuse.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Leader of Bronx drug mill that doubled as day care where toddler died hit with 45-year sentence: 'Every parent's nightmare'

A Bronx day care tragedy highlights the dangers of drug abuse and its tragic impact on families.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Thief whose crew drugged drunk NYC clubgoers in deadly robbery scheme silent as judge sends him to prison

Andre Butts received an eight-year sentence for his role in a fentanyl-fueled robbery scheme that resulted in two fatalities.
more#fentanyl
SF parents
fromMission Local
22 hours ago

Parents, school workers, and residents at 16th and Mission sound the alarm: 'It's ugly to live like this'

Residents near a preschool face fear and violence due to surrounding criminal activities, impacting their children's safety and well-being.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Female National Guard members deployed in NY prisons allegedly filmed while undressing: 'Incredibly disturbing'

National Guard members in New York prisons face unacceptable treatment, including humiliating surveillance and exposure to noxious fumes.
#law-enforcement
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NJ cop stole huge stash of drugs from evidence room and made $600K in questionable bank deposits: prosecutors

A New Jersey police lieutenant faces a 50-count indictment for stealing narcotics, totaling $600,000, compromising public safety and trust.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

LI dad reveals horror of 14-year-old daughter who vanished mysteriously for a month and was found on a boat

A 14-year-old girl was sex trafficked and drugged during a month-long ordeal, highlighting the link between substance abuse and trafficking.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

With arrests in Matthew Perry death, is L.A.'s ketamine bubble about to burst?

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' allegedly sold ketamine to celebrities, including Matthew Perry, raising concerns about the drug's dangerous popularity.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
SF parents

Parents arrested after 9-month-old tests positive for cocaine in Tulare County

Parents arrested after infant tests positive for cocaine.
Children removed from home due to drug-related endangerment.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Motorist clocked driving at 129kmh in a 60kmh zone had cannabis and cocaine in his system

An already disqualified driver was arrested for dangerous driving, drug use, and having no insurance while exceeding the speed limit by 69kmh.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NJ cop stole huge stash of drugs from evidence room and made $600K in questionable bank deposits: prosecutors

A New Jersey police lieutenant faces a 50-count indictment for stealing narcotics, totaling $600,000, compromising public safety and trust.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

LI dad reveals horror of 14-year-old daughter who vanished mysteriously for a month and was found on a boat

A 14-year-old girl was sex trafficked and drugged during a month-long ordeal, highlighting the link between substance abuse and trafficking.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

With arrests in Matthew Perry death, is L.A.'s ketamine bubble about to burst?

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' allegedly sold ketamine to celebrities, including Matthew Perry, raising concerns about the drug's dangerous popularity.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
SF parents

Parents arrested after 9-month-old tests positive for cocaine in Tulare County

Parents arrested after infant tests positive for cocaine.
Children removed from home due to drug-related endangerment.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Motorist clocked driving at 129kmh in a 60kmh zone had cannabis and cocaine in his system

An already disqualified driver was arrested for dangerous driving, drug use, and having no insurance while exceeding the speed limit by 69kmh.
more#law-enforcement
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

Florida woman arrested after 2-year-old daughter found high, 'tweaking' on meth

A mother was arrested after her toddler tested positive for meth exposure, highlighting serious issues of neglect and drug abuse.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Party with gas, play with fire: the dangerous renaissance of 'whippets' in the music scene

Bob Bryar's death raises concerns over nitrous oxide abuse in music communities.
#mental-health
fromFox News
8 months ago
NYC politics

Horrifying details emerge about drug users, mentally ill living on streets on Manhattan's West Side

Councilman Erik Bottcher declares humanitarian crisis due to homeless population in Manhattan's West Side.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Liam Payne's last hours: Whisky, cocaine binge, prostitutes and fatal escape attempt

Liam Payne's fatal fall raises questions about intervention and responsibility among friends during struggles with addiction.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Coroner warning on Ketamine after UAL student plunges to death in Thames

A coroner warned about the easy availability of ketamine among students following the tragic death of a 19-year-old who consumed the drug.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Man may have lain dead in bathtub for over 10 days after Brixton prison release

Jason Lyons possibly lay dead in a bathtub for over 10 days before being discovered, raising concerns about post-release support for vulnerable individuals.
fromFox News
8 months ago
NYC politics

Horrifying details emerge about drug users, mentally ill living on streets on Manhattan's West Side

Councilman Erik Bottcher declares humanitarian crisis due to homeless population in Manhattan's West Side.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Liam Payne's last hours: Whisky, cocaine binge, prostitutes and fatal escape attempt

Liam Payne's fatal fall raises questions about intervention and responsibility among friends during struggles with addiction.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Coroner warning on Ketamine after UAL student plunges to death in Thames

A coroner warned about the easy availability of ketamine among students following the tragic death of a 19-year-old who consumed the drug.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Man may have lain dead in bathtub for over 10 days after Brixton prison release

Jason Lyons possibly lay dead in a bathtub for over 10 days before being discovered, raising concerns about post-release support for vulnerable individuals.
more#mental-health
#crime
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Man, woman sentenced for robbing two San Francisco banks in one day

Two accomplices were sentenced for robbing two banks after a drug-fueled spree.
Drug use and personal hardships were factors in their sentencing.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Man offering drugs traps 18-year-old in pub bathroom and rapes her, CA officials say

Stephen Earl Guice was convicted of forcible rape and false imprisonment after drugging and assaulting an 18-year-old woman in a California pub.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man, woman sentenced for robbing two San Francisco banks in one day

Two accomplices were sentenced for robbing two banks after a drug-fueled spree.
Drug use and personal hardships were factors in their sentencing.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Man offering drugs traps 18-year-old in pub bathroom and rapes her, CA officials say

Stephen Earl Guice was convicted of forcible rape and false imprisonment after drugging and assaulting an 18-year-old woman in a California pub.
more#crime
#public-health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 months ago
Health

Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking?

Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 months ago
Health

Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking?

Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.
more#public-health
#matthew-perry
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Matthew Perry was given 27 shots of ketamine before death: documentary

Matthew Perry's death involved 27 ketamine injections, leading to acute effects and accidental drowning, as detailed in a new documentary.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Los Angeles

Arrest Made in Investigation Into Matthew Perry's Death

Authorities arrested a suspect related to Matthew Perry's death; further details are expected during a news conference.
fromFortune
8 months ago
New York City

Matthew Perry's assistant and 2 doctors among those charged in his death

Several individuals, including doctors, charged for their role in administering dangerous levels of ketamine to Matthew Perry, leading to his overdose death.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago
OMG science

Matthew Perry investigation: What we know about the people charged in his death

Charges have been filed against five individuals related to how Matthew Perry procured ketamine linked to his death.
fromVulture
7 months ago
OMG science

The Case Against Matthew Perry's Accused Killers

Power imbalances in Hollywood are highlighted by the case against Matthew Perry's dealers, raising concerns about the ethical responsibilities of assistants.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Matthew Perry was given 27 shots of ketamine before death: documentary

Matthew Perry's death involved 27 ketamine injections, leading to acute effects and accidental drowning, as detailed in a new documentary.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Los Angeles

Arrest Made in Investigation Into Matthew Perry's Death

Authorities arrested a suspect related to Matthew Perry's death; further details are expected during a news conference.
fromFortune
8 months ago
New York City

Matthew Perry's assistant and 2 doctors among those charged in his death

Several individuals, including doctors, charged for their role in administering dangerous levels of ketamine to Matthew Perry, leading to his overdose death.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago
OMG science

Matthew Perry investigation: What we know about the people charged in his death

Charges have been filed against five individuals related to how Matthew Perry procured ketamine linked to his death.
fromVulture
7 months ago
OMG science

The Case Against Matthew Perry's Accused Killers

Power imbalances in Hollywood are highlighted by the case against Matthew Perry's dealers, raising concerns about the ethical responsibilities of assistants.
more#matthew-perry
fromwww.vulture.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

No Good Deed Recap: It's Giving Cartel

The show's comedic elements and character dynamics are improving as it explores darker themes in a humorous context.
#liam-payne
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two Arrests Made in Connection With Liam Payne's Death

Two arrests made in connection to Liam Payne's death, involving drug supply and alleged abandonment by a friend.
fromConsequence
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two people detained in connection with Liam Payne's death

Two individuals were detained for supplying drugs to Liam Payne, who died at a hotel in Buenos Aires.
A third individual faces investigation for abandonment, failing to notify Payne's family about his drug issues.
fromwww.nydailynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Liam Payne fainted before fatal fall, according to CCTV footage: report

Liam Payne fainted before his fatal fall from a hotel balcony, suggesting unconsciousness rather than deliberate jumping.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Liam Payne had toxic cocktail of drugs in his system - including crack and 'pink cocaine' - at time of death: report

Liam Payne's death involved a lethal combination of drugs, which contributed to his erratic behavior before the incident.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two Arrests Made in Connection With Liam Payne's Death

Two arrests made in connection to Liam Payne's death, involving drug supply and alleged abandonment by a friend.
fromConsequence
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two people detained in connection with Liam Payne's death

Two individuals were detained for supplying drugs to Liam Payne, who died at a hotel in Buenos Aires.
A third individual faces investigation for abandonment, failing to notify Payne's family about his drug issues.
fromwww.nydailynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Liam Payne fainted before fatal fall, according to CCTV footage: report

Liam Payne fainted before his fatal fall from a hotel balcony, suggesting unconsciousness rather than deliberate jumping.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Liam Payne had toxic cocktail of drugs in his system - including crack and 'pink cocaine' - at time of death: report

Liam Payne's death involved a lethal combination of drugs, which contributed to his erratic behavior before the incident.
more#liam-payne
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Court opens inquest for Mr Lucky, who collapsed and died on his birthday

Jakub Lucky, a 45-year-old, died on his birthday from multi-organ failure due to a rare heart condition exacerbated by drug abuse.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Liam Payne's Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed In A Preliminary Autopsy

A hotel receptionist called authorities expressing concern for a guest who was heavily intoxicated and in danger of self-harm.
fromIndependent
7 months ago
Writing

Teen girl who killed her mother and invited friend to see the corpse is jailed for life

A 15-year-old girl has been convicted of killing her mother due to her secret life involving drugs.
Left-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Hunter Biden's words come back to haunt him as trial on gun charges begins

Hunter Biden's trial on gun charges included vivid details of his crack cocaine abuse, depicting a harrowing descent fueled by drugs and alcohol.
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