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Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF's drug crackdown in target areas causing problem to spill into other neighborhoods

San Francisco's crackdown on drugs has shifted the problem, pushing drug issues to other neighborhoods like the Mission District.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
18 hours ago

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.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Owner of historic SF cannabis dispensary reportedly shot, suspect killed by SFPD

Martin Olive, founder of Vapor Room, was critically injured in a shooting outside his dispensary, emphasizing serious local drug crisis issues.
fromsfist.com
9 months ago
SF politics

SF Supervisor Dorsey, Mayor Breed, Propose 'Cash Not Drugs' Plan to Encourage Sobriety

Proposed legislation in San Francisco, named 'Cash Not Drugs,' suggests paying an extra $100/week to welfare recipients in substance abuse treatment who test negative for illicit drugs.
fromMission Local
10 hours ago
Mission District

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.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF's drug crackdown in target areas causing problem to spill into other neighborhoods

San Francisco's crackdown on drugs has shifted the problem, pushing drug issues to other neighborhoods like the Mission District.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
18 hours ago

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.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Owner of historic SF cannabis dispensary reportedly shot, suspect killed by SFPD

Martin Olive, founder of Vapor Room, was critically injured in a shooting outside his dispensary, emphasizing serious local drug crisis issues.
fromsfist.com
9 months ago
SF politics

SF Supervisor Dorsey, Mayor Breed, Propose 'Cash Not Drugs' Plan to Encourage Sobriety

Proposed legislation in San Francisco, named 'Cash Not Drugs,' suggests paying an extra $100/week to welfare recipients in substance abuse treatment who test negative for illicit drugs.
fromMission Local
10 hours ago
Mission District

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.
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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

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.
Portland food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

How to help people with addictions on the streets? These Oregon programs have solutions

Oregon's drug crisis highlights the interplay between systemic health service failures, housing shortages, and evolving drug laws, reflecting ongoing challenges in addiction treatment.
#fentanyl
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Child tests positive for fentanyl after pills found at child care center, CA cops say

Fentanyl exposure at child care center leads to hospitalization of three children, one confirmed positive.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Child tests positive for fentanyl after pills found at child care center, CA cops say

Fentanyl exposure at child care center leads to hospitalization of three children, one confirmed positive.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.
more#fentanyl
UK politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Scotland releases prisoners early to relieve overcrowded jails

New legislation in Scotland allows early release for minor offenders to combat prison overcrowding.
#nitazenes
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

New class of opioids that may be more potent than fentanyl emerges globally

The emergence of nitazenes poses a significant threat to public health due to their potency and availability in the illicit market.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Deadly super-strength Chinese opioid epidemic gripping Britain's streets

The UK is facing a surge in deaths due to super-strength street drugs like nitazenes, prompting urgent government responses and highlighting challenges in detecting and addressing the crisis.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

New class of opioids that may be more potent than fentanyl emerges globally

The emergence of nitazenes poses a significant threat to public health due to their potency and availability in the illicit market.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Deadly super-strength Chinese opioid epidemic gripping Britain's streets

The UK is facing a surge in deaths due to super-strength street drugs like nitazenes, prompting urgent government responses and highlighting challenges in detecting and addressing the crisis.
more#nitazenes
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