Public healthfromLos Angeles Times1 week agoNovel synthetic drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl responsible for Riverside overdoseCarfentanil, a synthetic drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has led to an increase in overdose deaths in Riverside.
fromsfist.com3 weeks agoSF Overdose Deaths Back on the Rise, After an Encouraging Decline in 2024San Francisco's overdose deaths are projected to rise in 2025, driven by new synthetic opioids following a temporary decline in 2024.
US politicsfromwww.standard.co.uk4 weeks agoDecriminalise cocaine possession after cannabis in London, says Sir Sadiq Khan report expertLegalizing drugs can lead to better health outcomes and reduce fears of seeking help for addiction.
fromMail Online1 month agoScientists warn over drug that's 500 TIMES stronger than heroinNitazenes are dangerous synthetic opioids posing a significant risk to festivalgoers, as they can lead to fatal overdoses even in small doses.
UK newsfromwww.independent.co.uk1 month agoOpioid hundred times stronger than heroin' linked to UK clubbing deathsSynthetic opioids like nitazenes pose serious health risks and have recently caused fatalities in London.
London politicsfromwww.bbc.com1 month agoWarning issued after two suspected opioid deathsTwo individuals died from suspected overdoses of potent synthetic opioids in West London, prompting warnings from authorities.
US politicsfromTruthout2 months agoExperts Credit Harm Reduction, Not Border Cops, for 27% Drop in Overdose DeathsDrug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by nearly 27% in 2024, a welcome decline after years of rising fatalities.
US newsfromwww.npr.org4 months agoIn new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S.Fentanyl and drug cartels pose the biggest threat to U.S. national security, surpassing traditional threats like Iran and North Korea.
fromwww.standard.co.uk4 months ago17 taken to hospital after using dangerous 'heroin' in CamdenDangerous synthetic opioids masquerading as heroin have caused serious health risks in Camden area.