10 h. ago Here’s one thing Alaska could do to reduce opioid overdose deaths

Here’s one thing Alaska could do to reduce opioid overdose deaths  Alaska Public Media

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4 d. ago Cato Institute VP Dismisses Mass Fentanyl Deaths: Voluntary Overdoses 'Are Not Homicides'

The open-borders Cato Institute is on the defensive after one of its top pro-migration advocates dismissed the overdose deaths of many young Americans as "voluntary" transactions. The post Cato Institute VP Dismisses Mass Fentanyl Deaths: Voluntary Overdoses ‘Are Not Homicides’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Los Angeles County saw 22% drop in overdose deaths in 2024 as fentanyl fatalities fall sharply, report finds

Los Angeles County saw 22% drop in overdose deaths in 2024 as fentanyl fatalities fall sharply, report finds  ABC7 Los Angeles

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7 d. ago L.A. County sees a sharp decline in drug overdose deaths in 2024

L.A. County sees a sharp decline in drug overdose deaths in 2024  Los Angeles Times

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1 week ago Anne Burrell’s Death Is Under Investigation as a Possible Drug Overdose

The city’s medical examiner has not determined a cause, but an internal police document says the TV chef was found surrounded by pills.

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2 w. ago New Report: U.S. drug overdose deaths rise again after hopeful decline

The latest 12-month report from the CDC showed 1,400 more deaths in January of this year compared with the year prior. This comes after more than a year of dramatic progress. Experts say they're not sure if this is a "blip" or something more troubling.

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2 w. ago Doctor Who Supplied ‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry with Ketamine Faces 40 Years in Prison

LOS ANGELES -- A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death will plead guilty, according to an agreement filed in court Monday. The post Doctor Who Supplied ‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry with Ketamine Faces 40 Years in Prison appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Reds' Wade Miley responds after being identified as alleged drug supplier to late Tyler Skaggs

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley responded to recent allegations that he supplied drugs to Tyler Skaggs prior to his overdose death in 2019.

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3 w. ago New hope in the fentanyl fight after a decade of young Americans dying

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with addiction correspondent Brian Mann about the drop in overdose deaths among teens and young adults in the U.S.

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3 w. ago Marines deployed to LA amid protests. And, drug deaths decline among young Americans

Trump is deploying hundreds of Marines to LA in response to several nights of protests. State and local officials are concerned over the decision. And, drug deaths plummet among young Americans.

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3 w. ago Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

U.S. drug deaths dropped by roughly 40% last year among people under the age of 35. It's a welcome pivot for families and communities devastated by fentanyl.

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3 w. ago Man found guilty of murder in Washington County, Tenn. following overdose death

Man found guilty of murder in Washington County, Tenn. following overdose death  WCYB

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3 w. ago RFK Jr. is shrinking the agency that works on mental illness and addiction

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has seen its staff cut by more than a third, and it's facing deep budget cuts. Progress on overdose deaths could be lost, experts warn.

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4 w. ago Woman charged after overdose death of man whose body was found in Planet Fitness tanning bed

A woman faces controlled substance charges after Derek Sink's body was discovered in a tanning bed. Authorities determined his death was caused by a drug overdose.

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4 w. ago Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows

The Boston Public Health Commission released data last week that showed a 38% decrease in overdose deaths compared to 2023. The post Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows appeared first on Boston.com.

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