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The rate of opioid overdose deaths rose by more than 40% between 2022 and 2023
Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios The rate of people dying due to drug overdoses continues to increase in Oregon, even as most other states see signs of progress. Why it matters: Overdose deaths seem to be ...
SC Senate debates fentanyl-induced homicide law, Tri-County cases on the decline
The South Carolina Senate is discussing a law that would enact fentanyl-induced homicide charges as Tri-County numbers report ...
Investigation finds police committed no crime when woman died in custody in Hartford
The Inspector General concluded that there was no “criminal action” committed by Hartford police when a woman died of drug ...
Canada lists criminal organizations as terrorist entities to fight fentanyl trafficking
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty and RCMP Commissioner, Michael Duheme say seven transnational criminal organizations ...
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Trump thanks Sheinbaum for inspiring launch of major US anti-drug campaign
Mexican President Sheinbaum gave U.S. President Trump the idea to launch an anti-drug campaign in the U.S., Trump said ...
Vancouver's drug decriminalisation trial has opened a debate over how to stop drug deaths
Facing an "unprecedented drug crisis", Vancouver decriminalised drug possession. The laws unleashed a fierce debate as deaths ...
Large amount of drugs found during Salinas traffic stop
Salinas police pulled over a car during a traffic stop and found a large amount of drugs. ½ pound of powdered fentanyl (a ...
Here’s why Gen Z drinks less than older generations
New statistics show Generation Z is on track to become the most sober generation on record. Gen Z, comprised of people born between 1997 and 2012, binge drinks far ...
Investigation finds drug use caused death of woman while in Hartford police custody
A woman who died while in Hartford police custody last year had taken fentanyl and that, along with a cardiovascular disease, ...
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R Street Institute Letter of Support to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin regarding HB 2319 and SB 924, Drug Checking Equipment
The Honorable Glenn YoungkinGovernor of VirginiaPatrick Henry Building1111 E. Broad Street3rd FloorRichmond, VA 23219 RE: R Street Institute’s Support for Virginia House Bill 2319 and Senate Bill 924 ...
Evansville drug dealers sentenced in fentanyl trafficking scheme
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Two Evansville, Indiana men were sentenced to several years prison on Wednesday after they were found ...
Law enforcement investigating possible fentanyl-related death of newborn
Law enforcement officials are investigating the death of a newborn child, which may be linked to the mother's use of fentanyl, according to Anniston police Chief Nick Bowles. The mother, 32-year-old ...