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Ohio health officials warn of sedative detected in illegal drug supply
The drug is called medetomidine, and it's being mixed with opioids, such as fentanyl.
'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry drugs that killed him
Perry died at age 54 of an overdose of ketamine
'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry drugs that killed him
Perry died at age 54 of an overdose of ketamine
‘Open for Business’: Portland leaders back small business tax relief plan
Portland leaders are considering a proposal to reduce taxes for small businesses by raising the income threshold for the city’s Business License Tax.
How the Internet Became the ‘Cookbook’ of the Drug Trade
A baffling overdose death took investigators to the frontier of ultra-potent synthetic drugs. The clues were hauntingly familiar.
Ganim reelection, DECD study, nursing home spending: CT politics news
Plus: The House OKs two PURA nominees, a new Department of Children and Families head gains committee approval and overdoses decline.
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Diamantis scandal, ‘superfund’ bill, DHS: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals for overdose prevention centers, private equity protections in health care, and a 'Golden Girls Bill.'
Andy Dick Gives Health Update After Apparent Overdose, Says He Woke Up in Ambulance
The comedian recalled the moment during his 'Howie Mandel Does Stuff' podcast appearance on March 3
Andy Dick says his heart stopped after apparent overdose, now has '5 to 7 holes' in his brain
Andy Dick says that his heart stopped after he suffered an apparent overdose in December, and a recent CAT scan showed he has '5 to 7' holes in his brain as he maintains sobriety.
Opioid Overdose Deaths: National Trends and Variation by Demographics and States
Opioid overdose deaths fell sharply from 2023 to 2024 (79,358 to 54,045), driven largely by decreases in fentanyl-involved deaths. Even after these declines, deaths remained above 2019, the year before opioid deaths increased sharply during the pandemic.
SF: Department Of Public Health Tries New Approaches As City's Overdose Deaths Jump In New Year
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is trying out new strategies to tackle the city's drug crisis after seeing a considerable jump in overdose deaths in January compared to the previous...
Trinity Health Initiative Expands Access to Lifesaving Medication
In response to the opioid epidemic, four Trinity Health hospitals — Livonia, Oakland, Livingston and Ann Arbor — launched a regional initiative to expand access to Narcan (naloxone), a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
Health experts warn about potentially deadly herbal substance, after 6 overdose deaths: What to know
The California Department of Public Health is sounding the alarm on Kratom, as well as a potent derivative of the plant called 7-OH, in the wake of six recent overdose deaths in Los Angeles County. Kratom and 7-OH products are not FDA-approved and are not legal for retailers to sell.
Entertainment vs. reality: How media glamorizes opioids and warps teens' perception
Opioids are often shown in movies, music, and social media as party drugs, symbols of fun, rebellion, or a carefree lifestyle. Instead of highlighting the real dangers of addiction, withdrawal or overdose, entertainment culture turns powerful and deadly substances into aesthetic props. This glamorized image shapes how teens and young adults think about opioids, making […]
Trump signs renewal of Bill Cassidy’s law to help fight overdoses. Here’s what it does.
The law authorized programs to help prevent and treat substance use disorders.