On the streets, they’re called “trash cans” — colorful capsules or vials packed haphazardly with fentanyl, an opioid so...
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Overdose Deaths In State Prisons Have Jumped Dramatically Since 2001
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertPrisons and jails in the United States have been increasingly deadly places in recent years, according to new federal data....
US: Drug overdose deaths in 2020 hit highest number ever recorded, CDC data shows
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertAs in recent years, inappropriate use of opioids was behind most of the deaths. Drug overdose deaths rose by...
NY: Oneida County Overdose Response Team issues advisory after tranquilizer linked to deaths
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertAt least three people have died in Oneida County this year after taking fatal overdoses of xylazine, an animal...
TN: Doctor Pleads Guilty to Hydrocodone Distribution Resulting in Death
Lisa McElhaney / / / Press ReleasesA Tennessee physician pleaded guilty today in the Western District of Tennessee to causing the death of one of...
Santa Clara Valley News – Three additional Pitchess Detention Center inmates were transported to the hospital following suspected drug-related...
FL: Orlando police announce more than 50 arrests of alleged fentanyl dealers, several linked to overdose deaths
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertFox News – Two of the drug dealers who were arrested have been indicted by a grand jury on...
PA: Highs and Lows: Fentanyl use surpasses heroin; horse “tranq” waits in sidelines
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertOn The Pulse News – Folks that are using heroin and fentanyl are transitioning to Xylazine As heroin fades...
WUSF News – Rep. Vern Buchanan of Sarasota introduced legislation that would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I...
TX: Governor Abbott Highlights Texas’ Efforts To Crack Down On Fentanyl
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertOffice of the Texas Governor Press Release – Operation Lone Star to send law enforcement personnel and resources to high...
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