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fromwww.independent.co.uk

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.

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The Top 25 most-read Mission Local stories of 2025

San Francisco faces overlapping crises: public-safety breakdowns, drug and homelessness emergencies, policing and surveillance controversies, and disruptive tech-company incidents affecting residents.

Another Pair of Bay Area Parents Arrested In Fentanyl Death of Toddler

A mother was charged with murder and a father with child endangerment in the fentanyl-related death of their three-year-old son.

fromLos Angeles Times

Body scanners? Drug-sniffing dogs? L.A. County wants a contraband crackdown inside juvenile hall

Los Angeles County is increasing measures to combat drug infiltration in juvenile halls following a series of health crises related to drug exposure.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Drugs crisis in jails worse than ever' as seizures by prison officers near record

The drugs crisis in prisons is the worst it has ever been, with experts warning that the prevalence of illicit substances is making jails increasingly difficult to manage positively.

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SF politics

Day 109 at the 16th St. Plaza: Impact of a drug bust appears minimal here

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF's 16th and Mission Streets plagued by drugs and illegal goods

San Francisco is moving to give police power to penalize illegal street vendors selling stolen goods.

fromMission Local

How can S.F. tell if the drug crackdown is working?

San Francisco is enhancing collaboration across departments to address the drug crisis, but metrics for success are needed.

Efforts to reduce drug-related issues have not yet shown positive results.

SF to Expand Combination Shelter-Opioid Treatment Program for Homeless Residents | KQED

San Francisco is expanding a program that combines shelter beds with immediate access to opioid addiction treatment for the homeless.

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF to expand program that offers shelter beds to drug addicts if they accept treatment

San Francisco's Restore program aims to combat the drug crisis by providing shelter and treatment options for those struggling with addiction.

fromMission Local

SF politics

Day 109 at the 16th St. Plaza: Impact of a drug bust appears minimal here

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF's 16th and Mission Streets plagued by drugs and illegal goods

San Francisco is moving to give police power to penalize illegal street vendors selling stolen goods.

fromMission Local

How can S.F. tell if the drug crackdown is working?

San Francisco is enhancing collaboration across departments to address the drug crisis, but metrics for success are needed.

Efforts to reduce drug-related issues have not yet shown positive results.

SF to Expand Combination Shelter-Opioid Treatment Program for Homeless Residents | KQED

San Francisco is expanding a program that combines shelter beds with immediate access to opioid addiction treatment for the homeless.

fromABC7 San Francisco

SF to expand program that offers shelter beds to drug addicts if they accept treatment

San Francisco's Restore program aims to combat the drug crisis by providing shelter and treatment options for those struggling with addiction.

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Day 99 of the 16th St. Plaza cleanup: A death on Wiese Street

The community is witnessing a rise in fatalities likely linked to drug use, reflecting broader public health issues.

Mission District

fromMission Local

Day 92 at the 16th St. Plaza: people aren't having fun, they look ill

The ongoing drug crisis in the Mission highlights significant public health and safety concerns that need immediate attention.

fromABC7 Chicago

NYC parents

SoCal mom demands justice for 10-year-old who died from fentanyl exposure: 'My son was murdered'

fromABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

What is SF's strategy after 400+ fentanyl overdoses in 2024? Many are asking for a drastic approach

fromABC7 Chicago

NYC parents

SoCal mom demands justice for 10-year-old who died from fentanyl exposure: 'My son was murdered'

fromABC7 San Francisco

What is SF's strategy after 400+ fentanyl overdoses in 2024? Many are asking for a drastic approach

San Francisco faces a severe fentanyl crisis, with hundreds of overdose deaths, necessitating urgent systemic action.

Mission District

fromMission Local

Day 51 of the 16th St. crackdown: Walking with SF outreach lead

Outreach teams in San Francisco focus on providing services rather than arrests, supporting homeless individuals actively.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Kush destroys them': the Guinean rehab clinic tackling a drug epidemic

Guinea faces a growing drug crisis, particularly with the dangerous substance 'kush' spreading among users, including youth from Islamic schools.

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