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US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Santa Clara County records its first carfentanil overdose death

Carfentanil is a potent synthetic opioid linked to a significant rise in overdose deaths, emphasizing the dangers of counterfeit pills.
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Concerning Emergence of "Gas Station Heroin"

Tianeptine, referred to as 'gas station heroin', mimics opioid effects and poses serious health risks due to its unsupervised availability.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Helping the U.S. fight addiction, Alzheimer's, other afflictions - Harvard Gazette

Harvard researchers are addressing critical societal issues through innovative solutions and partnerships with government agencies.
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
1 week ago

How a NYC Council bill aims to reduce pregnancy-associated overdose deaths

Overdoses are the leading cause of pregnancy-associated deaths in NYC, necessitating targeted intervention to prevent these fatalities.
San Francisco
from48 hills
2 months ago

Lurie won't commit to an alternative approach to the opioid crisis - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie prioritizes law enforcement over Sup. Fielder's public-health approach to the opioid crisis.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Santa Clara County records its first carfentanil overdose death

Carfentanil is a potent synthetic opioid linked to a significant rise in overdose deaths, emphasizing the dangers of counterfeit pills.
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Concerning Emergence of "Gas Station Heroin"

Tianeptine, referred to as 'gas station heroin', mimics opioid effects and poses serious health risks due to its unsupervised availability.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Helping the U.S. fight addiction, Alzheimer's, other afflictions - Harvard Gazette

Harvard researchers are addressing critical societal issues through innovative solutions and partnerships with government agencies.
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
1 week ago

How a NYC Council bill aims to reduce pregnancy-associated overdose deaths

Overdoses are the leading cause of pregnancy-associated deaths in NYC, necessitating targeted intervention to prevent these fatalities.
San Francisco
from48 hills
2 months ago

Lurie won't commit to an alternative approach to the opioid crisis - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie prioritizes law enforcement over Sup. Fielder's public-health approach to the opioid crisis.
more#public-health
#purdue-pharma
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Purdue Pharma files a new $7 billion bankruptcy plan to settle opioid lawsuits

Purdue Pharma seeks bankruptcy judge's approval for a revised opioid crisis settlement plan involving the Sackler family.
The Sacklers agree to relinquish ownership and contribute $7 billion over 15 years.
Business
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

More than $100 million expected in Mass. from $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sacklers

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have settled lawsuits for $7.4 billion over the opioid crisis, marking a significant judicial outcome.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Purdue Pharma files a new $7 billion bankruptcy plan to settle opioid lawsuits

Purdue Pharma seeks bankruptcy judge's approval for a revised opioid crisis settlement plan involving the Sackler family.
The Sacklers agree to relinquish ownership and contribute $7 billion over 15 years.
Business
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

More than $100 million expected in Mass. from $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sacklers

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have settled lawsuits for $7.4 billion over the opioid crisis, marking a significant judicial outcome.
more#purdue-pharma
#drug-trafficking
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Bloods gang leader convicted of narcotics distribution resulting in three overdoses

Gary Johnson, a Bloods gang leader, was convicted for serious drug crimes, including distribution leading to overdoses, facing 20 years to life in prison.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Bloods gang leader convicted of narcotics distribution resulting in three overdoses

Gary Johnson, a Bloods gang leader, was convicted for serious drug crimes, including distribution leading to overdoses, facing 20 years to life in prison.
more#drug-trafficking
#fentanyl
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 weeks ago

12 people with California ties charged with distributing fentanyl that killed victims

Southern California faces a growing fentanyl crisis, with twelve charged in federal cases related to fatal overdoses.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years in prison for supplying fentanyl-laced heroin that caused the death of activist Cecilia Gentili.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 weeks ago

12 people with California ties charged with distributing fentanyl that killed victims

Southern California faces a growing fentanyl crisis, with twelve charged in federal cases related to fatal overdoses.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years in prison for supplying fentanyl-laced heroin that caused the death of activist Cecilia Gentili.
more#fentanyl
#spotify
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A key senator is pressing Spotify over fake podcasts that peddled opioids

Sen. Maggie Hassan is pressing Spotify to address the proliferation of fake podcasts promoting opioids.
Alternative medicine
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

We found 200 'podcasts' peddling opioids. Now Spotify is taking them down.

Spotify has removed fake podcasts promoting illegal opioid sales following an investigation that identified 200 violating accounts.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A key senator is pressing Spotify over fake podcasts that peddled opioids

Sen. Maggie Hassan is pressing Spotify to address the proliferation of fake podcasts promoting opioids.
Alternative medicine
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

We found 200 'podcasts' peddling opioids. Now Spotify is taking them down.

Spotify has removed fake podcasts promoting illegal opioid sales following an investigation that identified 200 violating accounts.
more#spotify
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

To some S.F. neighbors, the city-funded Gubbio Project is a blight. To others, it's a sanctuary.

Between January and April, some 2,500 people a month visited the Gubbio Project, the Department of Public Health said. On average, the nonprofit refers 28 people a month to a city-funded substance-use treatment.
Mission District
#veterans
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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

How the Staten Island DA's progressive opioid policy created friction with the idealistic' legislature | amNewYork

Michael McMahon advocates for a community-focused approach to the opioid crisis, contrasting with progressive reforms that he believes hinder effective prosecution.
#pain-management
Medicine
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Pain Clinics Exploited Opioid Dependency to Earn Millions From Ineffective Shots

Pain clinics exploited patients' dependency on opioids by pairing unnecessary injections with prescriptions, exacerbating their suffering.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Psychedelics May Reduce Chronic Pain and Related Opioid Use

Psychedelics show promise in treating chronic pain, offering potential alternatives to traditional opioid treatments.
US news
fromwww.bloomberg.com
1 month ago

Nearly a quarter of people on long-acting opioids develop addiction

Over 22% of patients on extended-release opioids developed addiction within a year, much higher than previously claimed by manufacturers.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.
Medicine
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Pain Clinics Exploited Opioid Dependency to Earn Millions From Ineffective Shots

Pain clinics exploited patients' dependency on opioids by pairing unnecessary injections with prescriptions, exacerbating their suffering.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Psychedelics May Reduce Chronic Pain and Related Opioid Use

Psychedelics show promise in treating chronic pain, offering potential alternatives to traditional opioid treatments.
US news
fromwww.bloomberg.com
1 month ago

Nearly a quarter of people on long-acting opioids develop addiction

Over 22% of patients on extended-release opioids developed addiction within a year, much higher than previously claimed by manufacturers.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.
more#pain-management
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose fire hid drug tampering, patient exposure - San Jose Spotlight

Firefighters alerted leaders to missing opioids for over a year before the public disclosure of theft incidents.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Rite Aid closing all remaining New York stores after second bankruptcy filing | amNewYork

Rite Aid closes all New York stores due to financial issues and bankruptcy.
#harm-reduction
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Despite injunction, advocates worry Ontario drug consumption sites risk closing without funding | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Despite injunction, advocates worry Ontario drug consumption sites risk closing without funding | CBC News

more#harm-reduction
#affordable-medication
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Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Walgreens settles with the DOJ for $350 million in opioid lawsuit

Walgreens will pay $350 million to settle allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions.
Walgreens disclaims liability but aims to close opioid litigation and refocus on business.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brain pacemakers': implants to be tested to help alcohol and opioid addicts

Deep brain stimulation may help reduce cravings in alcohol and opioid addicts by normalizing brain electrical rhythms.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My husband overdosed on fentanyl. Cruel immigration policies won't fix the crisis | Karie Fugett

The personal toll of the opioid crisis is devastating, impacting families and leading to significant loss of life.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brain pacemakers': implants to be tested to help alcohol and opioid addicts

Deep brain stimulation may help reduce cravings in alcohol and opioid addicts by normalizing brain electrical rhythms.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My husband overdosed on fentanyl. Cruel immigration policies won't fix the crisis | Karie Fugett

The personal toll of the opioid crisis is devastating, impacting families and leading to significant loss of life.
more#mental-health
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Pharmaceutical firm Mylan will pay up to $335M over opioid drug crisis

When drug companies put profits over people, innocent patients can get sucked into deadly cycles of addiction and overdoses.
NYC startup
#tariffs
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

China pledges countermeasures' after Trump announces new 10% tariff

China rejects US blame for opioid crisis, insisting it has strict drug laws.
New tariffs imposed by the US highlight escalating tensions over fentanyl trafficking.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

US commerce secretary says the tariffs on Canada are just getting started

Donald Trump plans to implement additional tariffs starting April 2, which he views as necessary to combat international issues, particularly opioid trafficking.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

China pledges countermeasures' after Trump announces new 10% tariff

China rejects US blame for opioid crisis, insisting it has strict drug laws.
New tariffs imposed by the US highlight escalating tensions over fentanyl trafficking.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

US commerce secretary says the tariffs on Canada are just getting started

Donald Trump plans to implement additional tariffs starting April 2, which he views as necessary to combat international issues, particularly opioid trafficking.
more#tariffs
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Revolutionary NYC program for addicts has fatal overdoses plummeting

The 'Hotspotting' treatment program significantly reduces opioid overdose deaths among participants on Staten Island.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A police officer investigates her own sister's disappearance in 'Long Bright River'

Long Bright River explores the impact of a struggling community on individuals while unfolding a gripping murder mystery.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Five takeaways: China's foreign minister slams Trump's 'two-faced' policies

China's Wang Yi criticized U.S. tariffs and policies as two-faced while promoting China's global role amid escalating trade tensions.
Television
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Shinichiro Watanabe's Lazarus hits Adult Swim in April

Shinichirō Watanabe's new anime series 'Lazarus' premieres on Adult Swim April 5th, focusing on a dangerous miracle drug.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Protesters rally against Ontario's closure of supervised drug consumption sites | CBC News

Protests against planned closure of supervised drug consumption sites reflect concerns over rising overdose deaths in Ontario.
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

'Reacher' author Lee Child wants the show to tackle the opioid crisis. Alan Ritchson says he's ready to tell a 'modern story.'

Lee Child aims to adapt his Reacher book about the opioid crisis, exploring emotional depth amid intense action.
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Pitt Recap: Physician Heal Thyself

Nick's condition highlights the harrowing reality of opioid overdose, even among seemingly 'good' college students, creating emotional turmoil for his family.
Miscellaneous
fromEater Twin Cities
5 months ago

Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Workers Are Serving as 'First Responders' Amid the Opioid Crisis

Installing naloxone behind bars is a proactive measure that restaurant workers can take to potentially save lives and respond effectively to opioid overdoses, especially as fentanyl use rises.
Food & drink
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