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
Waterloo Region in Ontario, Canada is under a drug alert following the recent surge of suspected overdose deaths within a week. The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy issued the alert after three individuals died from suspected drug overdoses or poisonings between March 19 and March 26. The community is being urged to remain vigilant due … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia – Drug overdoses have become a significant concern in the United States, leading to a rise in injury-related deaths among adults over the past few decades. Data from the National Vital Statistics System show an increase in overdoses involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl and stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine over recent years. … 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
Maryland Heights, Missouri – A tragic incident has unfolded in suburban St. Louis, where a 39-year-old doctor, Dr. Sarah Sweeney, was found dead in her boyfriend’s home with no apparent signs of trauma. The toxicology report revealed that she died of a drug overdose, specifically from Oxycodone, Gabapentin, and Diphenhydramine intoxication. Despite this, the manner … Read more
Fort Worth, Texas – A murder charge has been brought against a man in Fort Worth following the death of a 21-year-old from a fentanyl overdose in November 2023, as confirmed by authorities and county documentation. The deceased, identified as Matthew Teran, succumbed to fentanyl toxicity in his residence on Nov. 6, 2023, according to … Read more
Fort Worth, Texas – Murder charges have been brought against an individual in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose that occurred in Fort Worth back in November. This development has shed light on the dangers of the opioid crisis plaguing communities across the country. Authorities have identified the suspect as the alleged supplier of the … Read more
San Francisco, California has been struggling with a devastating drug overdose epidemic, with the number of fatalities on the rise in recent years. The city has been facing this crisis head-on, trying to find solutions to combat the growing problem. The opioid crisis has been a major contributing factor to the rise in drug overdoses … Read more
KALAMAZOO, MI – Recent reports from Kalamazoo County health officials have raised concerns following a surge in overdoses believed to have resulted in six deaths. The spike in fatal and non-fatal overdoses occurred within a 24-hour period on Wednesday and Thursday. Authorities are attributing these incidents to a dangerous batch of fentanyl, a potent synthetic … Read more
EUGENE, Ore. – In recent days, the Eugene Police Department (EPD) has been confronted with a troubling trend of overdose-related deaths in the community. Since Wednesday, August 2, 2023, there have been at least eight fatalities linked to drug use, with initial investigations pointing towards a potential connection to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. The … Read more