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Toronto startup
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Hollywood woman convicted of running delivery service dubbed 'Uber, but for drugs'

A Hollywood woman was convicted for operating a drug delivery service linked to multiple fentanyl overdoses.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 months ago

Fentanyl laced with animal tranquilizer leading to overdoses across US; supervisor urges SF to test

San Francisco is facing a new danger as Fentanyl is being laced with a dangerous animal tranquilizer called Medetomidine.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
47 minutes ago

Baby Phoenix fentanyl death: DA alleges father got fake urine before calling 911 for infant's overdose

A man is facing charges related to his infant daughter's fatal fentanyl overdose after allegedly securing fake urine before calling 911.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Shocking details emerge about Tahoe Super Bowl party that left 4 dead

A Super Bowl gathering turned tragic when four friends died of apparent overdoses after consuming fentanyl, believing it to be cocaine.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dailynews.com
6 months ago

California man used drone to deliver fentanyl, other drugs one user died, prosecutors say

A Lancaster man was arrested for using drones to deliver fentanyl, implicated in an overdose death, facing severe legal consequences.
fromTheregister
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cops cuff suspect in deadly drug deal done by drone

A man has been charged for allegedly using a drone to distribute fentanyl, leading to a fatal overdose.
Toronto startup
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Hollywood woman convicted of running delivery service dubbed 'Uber, but for drugs'

A Hollywood woman was convicted for operating a drug delivery service linked to multiple fentanyl overdoses.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 months ago

Fentanyl laced with animal tranquilizer leading to overdoses across US; supervisor urges SF to test

San Francisco is facing a new danger as Fentanyl is being laced with a dangerous animal tranquilizer called Medetomidine.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
47 minutes ago

Baby Phoenix fentanyl death: DA alleges father got fake urine before calling 911 for infant's overdose

A man is facing charges related to his infant daughter's fatal fentanyl overdose after allegedly securing fake urine before calling 911.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Shocking details emerge about Tahoe Super Bowl party that left 4 dead

A Super Bowl gathering turned tragic when four friends died of apparent overdoses after consuming fentanyl, believing it to be cocaine.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dailynews.com
6 months ago

California man used drone to deliver fentanyl, other drugs one user died, prosecutors say

A Lancaster man was arrested for using drones to deliver fentanyl, implicated in an overdose death, facing severe legal consequences.
fromTheregister
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cops cuff suspect in deadly drug deal done by drone

A man has been charged for allegedly using a drone to distribute fentanyl, leading to a fatal overdose.
more#fentanyl
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Former child star Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died

Sophie Nyweide's death, considered a possible overdose, was compounded by the revelation of her pregnancy.
fromstupidDOPE
4 weeks ago
NYC food

Can You Overdose on Weed? What Every New Yorker Should Know | stupidDOPE

Cannabis poses no risk of fatal overdose but can cause overwhelming and unpleasant effects with high THC consumption, especially for inexperienced users.
#drug-addiction
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

They Entered Treatment. Drugs, Overdoses and Deaths Followed.

Many drug-treatment programs fail to provide supportive environments, contributing to relapses and overdose deaths.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London politics

Mum is latest victim of killer 'novel synthetic opioid', court hears

Laura Handford died from a drug overdose involving multiple substances after a long battle with addiction.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

They Entered Treatment. Drugs, Overdoses and Deaths Followed.

Many drug-treatment programs fail to provide supportive environments, contributing to relapses and overdose deaths.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London politics

Mum is latest victim of killer 'novel synthetic opioid', court hears

Laura Handford died from a drug overdose involving multiple substances after a long battle with addiction.
more#drug-addiction
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

$3.5 Million Settlement in Sacramento Jail Death

Neglect in Sacramento County jail led to David Kent Barefield Sr.'s overdose death and a subsequent $3.5 million settlement.
#death
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Nitrous oxide tanks found beside late My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar

Bob Bryar, former drummer of My Chemical Romance, was found dead with nitrous oxide containers, leading to concerns over a possible overdose.
fromNew York Post
10 months ago
Music

Rapper Enchanting, Gucci Mane's former protegee, dead at 26

Young rapper Enchanting dies at 26 due to overdose after being on life support.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Nitrous oxide tanks found beside late My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar

Bob Bryar, former drummer of My Chemical Romance, was found dead with nitrous oxide containers, leading to concerns over a possible overdose.
more#death
#crime
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trio standing trial in NYC gay nightclub drug deaths 'callously' abandoned OD victims, went on high-end shopping sprees with stolen money: DA

A gang allegedly targeting intoxicated men in NYC nightclubs is on trial for fatal overdoses and theft, showcasing a darker side of nightlife.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
New York City

NYC artist who paints with human blood busted with cache of 'illegal guns' after cops responded to drug overdose

Artist Vincent Castiglia arrested for possessing unregistered firearms discovered during response to an overdose incident at his Staten Island home.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trio standing trial in NYC gay nightclub drug deaths 'callously' abandoned OD victims, went on high-end shopping sprees with stolen money: DA

A gang allegedly targeting intoxicated men in NYC nightclubs is on trial for fatal overdoses and theft, showcasing a darker side of nightlife.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
New York City

NYC artist who paints with human blood busted with cache of 'illegal guns' after cops responded to drug overdose

Artist Vincent Castiglia arrested for possessing unregistered firearms discovered during response to an overdose incident at his Staten Island home.
more#crime
fromsilive
3 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn Uber passenger dead after incident in Coney Island, NYC police say

A Brooklyn man died after being robbed of his gold chain, possibly linked to drug use; investigators are probing the circumstances of his death.
#addiction
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

When Stopping a Dangerous Prescription Drug Is Dangerous

Opioids and benzodiazepines share addiction and overdose risks.
Overprescribing has contributed to twin public health crises.
Deprescribing these medications carries risks of withdrawal and potential death.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
London

The deadly new drug, 100 times stronger than heroin, sweeping east London

Addiction can strike unexpectedly, even in seemingly stable individuals.
Igor's story illustrates the swift progression from occasional use to overdose.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
LA Kings

Exclusive | Drug dealing squatter took over owner's NYC apartment after she died from OD, continued to peddle narcotics: cops

Joseph Pisano exploited a vulnerable senior's situation, squatting and dealing drugs in her apartment after her fatal overdose.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Music

Crazy Town 'Butterfly' singer Shifty Shellshock's official cause of death revealed: coroner

Shifty Shellshock's death was confirmed as an accidental overdose involving fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine after struggles with addiction.
fromVulture
8 months ago
OMG science

Matthew Perry's Assistant Among Those Charged in Deadly Overdose

Multiple people, including Perry's assistant, have been charged in connection with his ketamine-related overdose death.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

When Stopping a Dangerous Prescription Drug Is Dangerous

Opioids and benzodiazepines share addiction and overdose risks.
Overprescribing has contributed to twin public health crises.
Deprescribing these medications carries risks of withdrawal and potential death.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
London

The deadly new drug, 100 times stronger than heroin, sweeping east London

Addiction can strike unexpectedly, even in seemingly stable individuals.
Igor's story illustrates the swift progression from occasional use to overdose.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
LA Kings

Exclusive | Drug dealing squatter took over owner's NYC apartment after she died from OD, continued to peddle narcotics: cops

Joseph Pisano exploited a vulnerable senior's situation, squatting and dealing drugs in her apartment after her fatal overdose.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Music

Crazy Town 'Butterfly' singer Shifty Shellshock's official cause of death revealed: coroner

Shifty Shellshock's death was confirmed as an accidental overdose involving fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine after struggles with addiction.
fromVulture
8 months ago
OMG science

Matthew Perry's Assistant Among Those Charged in Deadly Overdose

Multiple people, including Perry's assistant, have been charged in connection with his ketamine-related overdose death.
more#addiction
#los-angeles
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 months ago

A model and her architect friend were left to die after leaving an LA party - now an aspiring Hollywood producer is set to stand trial

David Pearce's trial highlights the deaths of Christy Giles and another woman, raising questions of accountability in their overdose incidents.
fromwww.dailynews.com
6 months ago
Education

17 California middle school students checked for possible overdoses

Seventeen students at Walter Reed Middle School were monitored for possible overdose symptoms after consuming a potentially harmful substance.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 months ago

A model and her architect friend were left to die after leaving an LA party - now an aspiring Hollywood producer is set to stand trial

David Pearce's trial highlights the deaths of Christy Giles and another woman, raising questions of accountability in their overdose incidents.
fromwww.dailynews.com
6 months ago
Education

17 California middle school students checked for possible overdoses

Seventeen students at Walter Reed Middle School were monitored for possible overdose symptoms after consuming a potentially harmful substance.
more#los-angeles
#matthew-perry
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago
Los Angeles

At least one person arrested in connection with Matthew Perry's death

Matthew Perry's accidental overdose has led to arrests and a broader investigation into drug distribution practices.
The case raises pressing concerns about prescription medication misuse and accountability in the entertainment industry.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
OMG science

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death to appear in court after plea deal

Dr. Mark Chavez is set to plead guilty for conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with Matthew Perry's fatal overdose.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Doctor pleads guilty over overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry

Mark Chavez pleaded guilty to illegally distributing ketamine, linked to the overdose death of Matthew Perry.
fromFuturism
8 months ago
OMG science

The People Selling Matthew Perry Ketamine Before It Killed Him Were Sketchy Beyond Absolute Belief

Matthew Perry's death involved a network of enablers, including a drug dealer and medical professionals, illustrating the complexities of celebrity overdoses.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
OMG science

Multiple arrests made in Matthew Perry's ketamine death amid investigation: report

Arrests made in connection with Matthew Perry's overdose death involve a doctor and drug dealers linked to illegally prescribed ketamine.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
OMG science

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged in Matthew Perry's death, reopens medical practice

Dr. Salvador Plasencia can reopen his practice but cannot prescribe controlled substances after charges related to Matthew Perry's death.
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago
Los Angeles

At least one person arrested in connection with Matthew Perry's death

Matthew Perry's accidental overdose has led to arrests and a broader investigation into drug distribution practices.
The case raises pressing concerns about prescription medication misuse and accountability in the entertainment industry.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
OMG science

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death to appear in court after plea deal

Dr. Mark Chavez is set to plead guilty for conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with Matthew Perry's fatal overdose.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Doctor pleads guilty over overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry

Mark Chavez pleaded guilty to illegally distributing ketamine, linked to the overdose death of Matthew Perry.
fromFuturism
8 months ago
OMG science

The People Selling Matthew Perry Ketamine Before It Killed Him Were Sketchy Beyond Absolute Belief

Matthew Perry's death involved a network of enablers, including a drug dealer and medical professionals, illustrating the complexities of celebrity overdoses.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
OMG science

Multiple arrests made in Matthew Perry's ketamine death amid investigation: report

Arrests made in connection with Matthew Perry's overdose death involve a doctor and drug dealers linked to illegally prescribed ketamine.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
OMG science

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged in Matthew Perry's death, reopens medical practice

Dr. Salvador Plasencia can reopen his practice but cannot prescribe controlled substances after charges related to Matthew Perry's death.
more#matthew-perry
fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 months ago
San Francisco

Suspected overdose deaths add up at Milpitas apartments - San Jose Spotlight

The Hillview Court homeless program, despite on-site services, faces criticism due to frequent fatal overdoses among its residents.
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago
New York City

Prisoner on 'compassionate escort' suspected to have smuggled lethal drugs into Portlaoise jail

An investigation is underway at Portlaoise Prison after 11 inmates overdosed, possibly linked to a smuggled batch of drugs brought in by a life-sentence inmate.
#compounded-drugs
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

The FDA says patients may be overdosing on imitation semaglutide weight-loss drugs because the directions are unclear

Consumers overdosing on knock-off semaglutide weight-loss drugs.
fromCbsnews
9 months ago
Medicine

People are overdosing on injectable weight-loss drugs, FDA warns

Dosing errors with compounded weight-loss products resulted in overdoses, leading to severe symptoms and hospitalization.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

The FDA says patients may be overdosing on imitation semaglutide weight-loss drugs because the directions are unclear

Consumers overdosing on knock-off semaglutide weight-loss drugs.
fromCbsnews
9 months ago
Medicine

People are overdosing on injectable weight-loss drugs, FDA warns

Dosing errors with compounded weight-loss products resulted in overdoses, leading to severe symptoms and hospitalization.
more#compounded-drugs
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