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SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Father of Baby Phoenix who died of fentanyl overdose wants felony dropped; mental health program instead

David Castro's lawyers seek mental health diversion for child endangerment charges, while prosecutors strongly oppose it, citing community safety and accountability.
fromKqed
4 months ago
Public health

Fentanyl Overdoses Are Causing a Surge in Workplace Deaths in California | KQED

Fentanyl-related overdoses are rising significantly among construction workers, prompting new safety measures and support initiatives like recovery meetings and Narcan distribution.
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Addicts came to Southern California from afar to get sober but wound up dead

The struggles of treatment failure and the consequences of inadequate care in addiction recovery facilities highlight urgent systemic issues.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Father of Baby Phoenix who died of fentanyl overdose wants felony dropped; mental health program instead

David Castro's lawyers seek mental health diversion for child endangerment charges, while prosecutors strongly oppose it, citing community safety and accountability.
Public health
fromKqed
4 months ago

Fentanyl Overdoses Are Causing a Surge in Workplace Deaths in California | KQED

Fentanyl-related overdoses are rising significantly among construction workers, prompting new safety measures and support initiatives like recovery meetings and Narcan distribution.
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Addicts came to Southern California from afar to get sober but wound up dead

The struggles of treatment failure and the consequences of inadequate care in addiction recovery facilities highlight urgent systemic issues.
more#mental-health
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Dozens of drug dealers arrested in overnight raid at SF's Jackson Square Park

San Francisco authorities conducted a significant raid at Jefferson Square Park, arresting 84 suspected drug dealers and users in response to community concerns.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

San Francisco ties clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment, counseling

San Francisco's Mayor is implementing a new policy that mandates treatment for drug users seeking harm reduction supplies from April 30.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

San Francisco SoMa residents rally for action on city's fentanyl crisis

The San Francisco community is actively protesting against the fentanyl crisis, advocating for a drug-free environment.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

San Francisco is deporting migrants to fight fentanyl crisis

San Francisco's fentanyl crisis is prompting city leaders to adopt deportation as a controversial measure to combat open-air drug markets.
fromMission Local
3 months ago
SF politics

Daniel Lurie is sworn in as San Francisco's 46th mayor, promising 'accountability' and 'change'

Daniel Lurie commits to accountability and change as San Francisco's new mayor while addressing the city's overdose crisis with proposed ordinances.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Is Sixth Street Worse Than It's Ever Been?

Sixth Street in San Francisco has worsened significantly due to drug use and chaotic conditions, especially amid the fentanyl crisis.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Dozens of drug dealers arrested in overnight raid at SF's Jackson Square Park

San Francisco authorities conducted a significant raid at Jefferson Square Park, arresting 84 suspected drug dealers and users in response to community concerns.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

San Francisco ties clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment, counseling

San Francisco's Mayor is implementing a new policy that mandates treatment for drug users seeking harm reduction supplies from April 30.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

San Francisco SoMa residents rally for action on city's fentanyl crisis

The San Francisco community is actively protesting against the fentanyl crisis, advocating for a drug-free environment.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

San Francisco is deporting migrants to fight fentanyl crisis

San Francisco's fentanyl crisis is prompting city leaders to adopt deportation as a controversial measure to combat open-air drug markets.
fromMission Local
3 months ago
SF politics

Daniel Lurie is sworn in as San Francisco's 46th mayor, promising 'accountability' and 'change'

Daniel Lurie commits to accountability and change as San Francisco's new mayor while addressing the city's overdose crisis with proposed ordinances.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Is Sixth Street Worse Than It's Ever Been?

Sixth Street in San Francisco has worsened significantly due to drug use and chaotic conditions, especially amid the fentanyl crisis.
more#san-francisco
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Critics say GOP Medicaid cuts could slash fentanyl addiction treatment

Proposed Medicaid cuts by Republicans raise concerns about jeopardizing opioid addiction treatment amid the fentanyl crisis.
#tariffs
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Business

What to know about China's role in the fentanyl crisis

Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods aim to address the fentanyl trade contributing to the opioid crisis in the U.S.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Canada news

Trump signs tariff orders on Canada, Mexico, China DW 02/02/2025

Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as a measure against the fentanyl crisis.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Medicine

What to Know About Buprenorphine, Which Could Help Fight Opioid Crisis?

The opioid epidemic requires addressing both supply and demand to effectively combat fentanyl overdoses.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.

The fentanyl crisis stems from a complex interplay of drug demand in the U.S. and trafficking issues between Mexico and the U.S.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Canada news

Trump to follow through with tariffs on Mexico, Canada DW 01/31/2025

Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, citing their failure to control fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Business

What to know about China's role in the fentanyl crisis

Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods aim to address the fentanyl trade contributing to the opioid crisis in the U.S.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Canada news

Trump signs tariff orders on Canada, Mexico, China DW 02/02/2025

Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as a measure against the fentanyl crisis.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Medicine

What to Know About Buprenorphine, Which Could Help Fight Opioid Crisis?

The opioid epidemic requires addressing both supply and demand to effectively combat fentanyl overdoses.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.

The fentanyl crisis stems from a complex interplay of drug demand in the U.S. and trafficking issues between Mexico and the U.S.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Canada news

Trump to follow through with tariffs on Mexico, Canada DW 01/31/2025

Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, citing their failure to control fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration.
more#tariffs
#canada
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Adviser Insists Canada Has Been Taken Over by Mexican Cartels'

Canada is under the influence of Mexican cartels, per Peter Navarro, impacting fentanyl importation and the U.S. opioid crisis.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Canada, China say fentanyl crisis is only a "pretext" for Trump's new tariffs

Canada and China oppose Trump's use of fentanyl crisis to justify trade tariffs.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Adviser Insists Canada Has Been Taken Over by Mexican Cartels'

Canada is under the influence of Mexican cartels, per Peter Navarro, impacting fentanyl importation and the U.S. opioid crisis.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Canada, China say fentanyl crisis is only a "pretext" for Trump's new tariffs

Canada and China oppose Trump's use of fentanyl crisis to justify trade tariffs.
more#canada
#us-mexico-relations
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US adds Mexican cartels to list of foreign terrorist organisations

The US has designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, highlighting a serious approach towards drug trafficking and organized crime.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Will Trump plan to label Mexican cartels as terrorists bring US military strikes?

Trump's proposed designation of Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations is controversial and raises concerns about potential military actions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US adds Mexican cartels to list of foreign terrorist organisations

The US has designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, highlighting a serious approach towards drug trafficking and organized crime.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Will Trump plan to label Mexican cartels as terrorists bring US military strikes?

Trump's proposed designation of Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations is controversial and raises concerns about potential military actions.
more#us-mexico-relations
#drug-policy
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing

Street fentanyl claims misrepresented as justification for tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico.
US news
fromWashington Post
7 months ago

Hard drugs illegal again in Oregon as first-in-nation experiment ends

Oregon's experiment with drug decriminalization ended due to rising overdose rates, reverting to misdemeanor charges for small amounts of drugs.
fromeuronews
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cocaine is 'no worse than whiskey', says Colombia's president

Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggests that legalizing cocaine could reduce drug trafficking and likens it to wine in a recent government meeting.
fromPortlandTribune.com
6 months ago
Medicine

Overdose deathsup in Oregon, down nationally

Overdose deaths are increasing in Western states despite a national decline, partly due to fentanyl and methamphetamine.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
SF politics

Democrats are choosing sides in California's crime and punishment fight over Prop. 36

Local Democratic officials are uniting to support Prop. 36, emphasizing rehabilitation and accountability in response to rising drug crimes and thefts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing

Street fentanyl claims misrepresented as justification for tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico.
US news
fromWashington Post
7 months ago

Hard drugs illegal again in Oregon as first-in-nation experiment ends

Oregon's experiment with drug decriminalization ended due to rising overdose rates, reverting to misdemeanor charges for small amounts of drugs.
fromeuronews
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cocaine is 'no worse than whiskey', says Colombia's president

Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggests that legalizing cocaine could reduce drug trafficking and likens it to wine in a recent government meeting.
fromPortlandTribune.com
6 months ago
Medicine

Overdose deathsup in Oregon, down nationally

Overdose deaths are increasing in Western states despite a national decline, partly due to fentanyl and methamphetamine.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
SF politics

Democrats are choosing sides in California's crime and punishment fight over Prop. 36

Local Democratic officials are uniting to support Prop. 36, emphasizing rehabilitation and accountability in response to rising drug crimes and thefts.
more#drug-policy
from48 hills
2 months ago
SF politics

Lurie is trying to fire an independent police commissioner; maybe the chief is next - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's recent actions aim to consolidate power over police oversight, effectively influencing the future of police leadership amidst political maneuvering.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kristi Noem Goes to Bat for Trump Tariffs On Meet the Press Claims Other People's Reactions' Will Be to Blame for Price Hikes

Tariff-related price increases are attributed to other countries' reactions, not President Trump, says Kristi Noem.
#border-security
US news
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Parents of fentanyl victims united by grief, divided by politics

Parents of fentanyl victims are divided over which political leadership can effectively address the fentanyl crisis, illustrating a complex and urgent public health issue.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Trump Calls Canada a Big Player in the Fentanyl Trade. Is It?

Toronto police seized a record amount of cocaine as U.S. and Canada face growing tensions over drug trafficking and border security.
US news
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Parents of fentanyl victims united by grief, divided by politics

Parents of fentanyl victims are divided over which political leadership can effectively address the fentanyl crisis, illustrating a complex and urgent public health issue.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Trump Calls Canada a Big Player in the Fentanyl Trade. Is It?

Toronto police seized a record amount of cocaine as U.S. and Canada face growing tensions over drug trafficking and border security.
more#border-security
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney touts work on fentanyl crisis, Gilgo Beach murders as he announces reelection campaign

Ray Tierney emphasized his office's efforts against the fentanyl crisis and the Gilgo Beach killings while announcing his reelection campaign.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Piece Of Sh*t!': Ex-RNC Spox Claims Kari Lake Came At Him During A Turning Point USA After Party

Tim Miller and Kari Lake engaged in a heated confrontation, showcasing the personal animosity that exists between them within the political landscape.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Picks a Florida Sheriff as D.E.A. Administrator

Trump's appointment of Chad Chronister signals a strong approach to drug enforcement and combating the fentanyl crisis.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

D.E.A. Pick Has Trump Connections but Is Rooted in Local Law Enforcement

Trump's selection of Sheriff Chronister highlights a preference for local law enforcement experience over international investigative skills for the D.E.A. leadership.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mexico records largest fentanyl seizure in history

Mexico has intensified its fight against fentanyl in response to Donald Trump's rhetoric, leading to historic drug seizures and escalating violence.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime

Trump's administration continues to frame immigration as a national security threat, leveraging voter concerns about crime and drug issues.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Picks a Florida Sheriff as D.E.A. Administrator

Trump's appointment of Chad Chronister signals a strong approach to drug enforcement and combating the fentanyl crisis.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

D.E.A. Pick Has Trump Connections but Is Rooted in Local Law Enforcement

Trump's selection of Sheriff Chronister highlights a preference for local law enforcement experience over international investigative skills for the D.E.A. leadership.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mexico records largest fentanyl seizure in history

Mexico has intensified its fight against fentanyl in response to Donald Trump's rhetoric, leading to historic drug seizures and escalating violence.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime

Trump's administration continues to frame immigration as a national security threat, leveraging voter concerns about crime and drug issues.
more#trump-administration
#public-health
fromsfist.com
5 months ago
Public health

Fatal Drug Overdoses In SF May Be Declining Because Fentanyl-User Population May Be Dwindling

San Francisco is experiencing a decline in fatal overdoses, attributed to public health measures and increased access to Narcan.
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.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago
Public health

Fatal Drug Overdoses In SF May Be Declining Because Fentanyl-User Population May Be Dwindling

San Francisco is experiencing a decline in fatal overdoses, attributed to public health measures and increased access to Narcan.
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
#drug-overdose
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?

There is a notable decline in drug overdose deaths across the U.S., generating hope among advocates and communities battling addiction.
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
New York City

Second man pleads guilty in death of trans activist Cecilia Gentili

Cecilia Gentili's death from fentanyl-laced heroin has led to guilty pleas from her drug suppliers.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
OMG science

Science - not more scare-mongering - is what will keep kids from fentanyl deaths

Drug overdose deaths have decreased overall, but adolescent overdose rates are climbing, necessitating effective education and prevention tactics.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis?

There is a notable decline in drug overdose deaths across the U.S., generating hope among advocates and communities battling addiction.
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago
New York City

Second man pleads guilty in death of trans activist Cecilia Gentili

Cecilia Gentili's death from fentanyl-laced heroin has led to guilty pleas from her drug suppliers.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
OMG science

Science - not more scare-mongering - is what will keep kids from fentanyl deaths

Drug overdose deaths have decreased overall, but adolescent overdose rates are climbing, necessitating effective education and prevention tactics.
more#drug-overdose
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Extraordinary 'normal' Americans were the real stars of the RNC

Non-marquee speakers at the Republican National Convention highlight impactful stories and criticisms of Democratic policies.
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