BARNESVILLE, Ohio – The latest statistics from Belmont County show a significant decrease in overdose deaths, as reported by Coroner Amanda Fisher. Fisher’s recent report highlighted the decline in overdose deaths during her first term in office, as she begins her second term this month following her reelection in November. In 2024, Belmont County saw … Read more
Toronto, Ontario – A recent report highlights a concerning trend in Ontario, where overdose deaths are increasingly the result of the simultaneous use of multiple drugs. The combination of opioids and stimulants has emerged as particularly hazardous, as indicated by the findings of a study conducted by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network and Public … Read more
Hartford, Connecticut – In Connecticut, the tragic reality is that residents are more likely to succumb to an unintentional drug overdose than a fatal motor vehicle accident. The primary culprit behind these deaths is the overdose of illicit opioids, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The 2022 age-adjusted rate … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia – The age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths in the United States showed a decline of 4.0% between 2022 and 2023, marking a reversal from the previous year’s nonsignificant increase. This change follows a trend of generally increasing rates from 2003 to 2023. During the period of 2022 to 2023, the age-adjusted rates … Read more
Austin, Texas – Two individuals have been taken into custody following a recent surge in overdoses in Austin, Texas, which have tragically resulted in multiple deaths. Local authorities have been working tirelessly to address the situation, with over 70 reported overdoses in the area. The alarming spike in drug-related incidents has prompted concerns among community … Read more
Los Angeles, California – Five individuals face charges in connection to the supply of ketamine to Matthew Perry, known for his role in “Friends.” The actor tragically passed away from a ketamine overdose late last year, prompting a renewed investigation by law enforcement agencies. The Department of Justice revealed that the suspects allegedly involved in … Read more
Clearwater, Florida – A Seffner man, John Franklin Murray, has been indicted by a Pinellas grand jury on a first-degree murder charge. This indictment follows accusations that Murray delivered drugs that led to the death of a man in Clearwater three years ago. The 51-year-old Murray was arrested last week and is currently being held … Read more
DENTON, Texas – A Lewisville man, 35-year-old Anthony Nguyen, faces a murder charge for allegedly selling pills laced with fentanyl to 51-year-old John Zepka, resulting in Zepka’s fatal overdose, Denton police reported. Nguyen’s indictment stems from the tragic discovery of Zepka’s lifeless body in his apartment on July 30. After a thorough investigation, authorities determined … Read more
Los Angeles, California – A tragic incident unfolded as Dane Brown, 43, who survived two drug overdoses allegedly linked to Ed Buck was found dead on a sidewalk in South Los Angeles. Brown’s untimely death comes as a devastating blow to those who were awaiting the trial against Buck, a former Democratic donor now behind … Read more
In Highland, Scotland, a GP medical practice faces criticism after the death of a patient due to a prescription drug overdose. The unidentified individual had a history of multiple drug overdoses and alcohol misuse, ultimately passing away from an overdose on a prescription opioid linked to many drug-related deaths. Following the tragic incident, the Scottish … Read more