Paris, France – In response to a concerning number of addiction cases and fatalities linked to Tramadol, a potent opioid painkiller, the French national medicine safety body has mandated that the number of pills in a box be reduced from 30 to a maximum of 15. The decision to limit the number of pills in … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently made a unanimous decision to legalize fentanyl test strips throughout the state. These paper indicators, once considered illegal drug paraphernalia, have gained recognition for their ability to detect the presence of the potent synthetic opioid, fentanyl, in various samples. The widespread use of these strips has been … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently made a unanimous decision to legalize fentanyl test strips across the commonwealth. These paper indicators were previously seen as illegal drug paraphernalia due to their ability to detect the presence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, a leading cause of overdose deaths. Fentanyl test strips have been … Read more
London, Ontario – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has increased patrols on snowmobile trails in response to a rise in snowmobile accidents. According to OPP data, Ontario has seen 158 snowmobiler fatalities in the past decade, with a significant portion attributed to accidents on frozen bodies of water and impaired driving. Deputy Commissioner Rohan Thompson … Read more
Dunkirk, New York – Jessica Crooks, a resident of Dunkirk, New York, is on a journey of recovery after battling a heroin addiction for years. She has found solace in taking Suboxone daily, a medication that has helped her overcome her cravings and live a healthier life. Crooks shared that Suboxone, a dissolvable film placed … Read more
Rotterdam, Netherlands – A tragic shooting incident unfolded in Rotterdam, Netherlands, when an unknown individual dressed in combat attire opened fire in multiple locations. The gunman first targeted a woman and her daughter at their home before proceeding to a university hospital campus, where he fatally shot a teacher in a classroom. The 32-year-old suspect, … Read more
TUCSON, Ariz. – In the aftermath of the tragic deaths of three students, Arizona communities are coming together to rally against teen violence. The recent loss of the young lives has sparked widespread concern and calls for action to address the issue. The deaths, which occurred in two separate incidents, have sent shockwaves through the … Read more
ANTIOCH, Calif. – In response to concerns about increasing crime in downtown Antioch, the city council has approved the hiring of private security to patrol public parking lots and other city assets. The decision comes after complaints from downtown merchants and a series of criminal activities in or near downtown parking lots. The city plans … Read more
LONDON, UK – Luther star Idris Elba has launched a new campaign, ‘Don’t Stop Your Future’, with the goal of banning machetes and zombie knives in response to a surge in teenage murders in 2023. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the devastating impact of knife crime and demand action from political leaders. Elba … Read more